Title: IT Category Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months contract

Job Requirements:

• Individual must have 7-9 years experiences in all facets of IT Procurement, including all commodities of IT such as Software, Hardware & Services.
• Must proficient in identifying and working with all stakeholders to define requirements and strategies around renewals and new deal opportunities.
• Serve as the main Point of Contact (POC) to the LOB/Functional Partners for procurement related issues.
• Must be able to take project requirements and ideate on sourcing strategies for coordination with internal sourcing team.
• Collaborate with Internal business partners to develop and implement sourcing strategies for key spend category(s). Identify and prioritize sourcing projects within spend area scope for annual category strategy plan.
• Oversee and drive for successful outcomes.
• Provides leadership, development and coaching for indirect staff.
• Effective at building relationships with individual contributors and leadership.
• Works with other Category Management team associates to determine needs for
• Best Practices & Benchmarking to improve unit performance based on facts.
• Benchmarking (e.g., across industry benchmarks, best practices, etc.).
• Market Analysis (e.g., what are others doing in same categories, etc.).
• Environmental Scanning. Keeps abreast of market intelligence in categories assigned and incorporates into work plans as appropriate.
• Familiarity with Third Party Risk Management and Vendor Management preferred.
• Familiarity with various aspects of Artificial Intelligence

Required Skills:

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• Individual must have 7-9 years experiences in all facets of IT Procurement, including all commodities of IT such as Software, Hardware & Services.
• Broad-based experience across supply chain, with particular focus in purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, supplier relationship management and performance management
• Organization skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Indirect Procurement Experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management.
• Effective written and oral communications
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Business Intelligence tools, i.e., Microsoft PowerBI
• Converting information into tangible to recommendations to our stakeholders
• Proven analytical skills in terms of analysis, converting information into tangible recommendations for our stakeholders.
• Proficiency with procurement data, analysis and identifying insights within data.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour

Experience:

• IT Procurement: 8 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person