Senior Category Lead - IT

Procurement People are currently partnered with a large corporate based in Downtown Los Angeles to support them in their search for a Senior Category Lead covering across Technology.

The Senior Category Lead will act as an integral part of the procurement team for the business. This role will be responsible for working as a senior member of a team to procure goods and services on behalf of the organization within the guidelines and procedures established the global procurement department, as well as establishing and maintaining trusted internal stakeholder relationships, which will be a key driver in the success of this role.

In close partnership with the Technology team, the Category Lead will be responsible for the effective execution of RFI/RFP’s and strategic sourcing initiatives or projects, while helping to oversee critical supplier relationships within technology related categories such as Hardware, Software, IT Professional Services, Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Telecommunications.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Acting as the lead Procurement professional for the Technology category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
• Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of stakeholder across the business
• Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
• Facilitating a collaborative approach to Category Management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
• Working collaboratively with suppliers and Technology teams to enhance supplier value and innovation
• Influencing and driving improvements of global policies, programs, and processes.

The role would be a great opportunity if you have the following:

• Exhibit understanding and familiarity with technology-related products, services, and global suppliers.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on problem-solving
• Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgment
• A bachelors degree or equivalent
• Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and negotiating technology related areas
• Experience establishing a Strategic Sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably
• Global Procurement experience, preferred, particularly in the IT Hardware space

There is an attractive package on offer with a base salary of between $180,000-$195,000. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with approximately 2 days on site per week in Downtown Los Angeles.

If this sounds like your next role apply now or reach out to jack.hanley@procurement-people.com to arrange a confidential conversation.