Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing focused recruiting firm. We are working with an Asutin-based client seeking a Category Manager to join our client's global procurement organization. This role will develop category strategies and run strategic sourcing projects for IT categories (hardware, software, cloud, and services).
This role requires being in the Austin, TX office two to three days a week.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a focus on IT / technology categories
- Building category strategies
- Contract negotiation and contract management
- Comfort and rigorous process in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling
- Broad knowledge of risk management practices and principles
- Sound fiscal knowledge base in order to develop clear, concise measurements for agreements that are tied to strategic goals and demonstrate value to the enterprise
- Strong relationship-building/relationship management skills
- Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, etc...
- BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related; MBA or equivalent preferred
