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Category Manager - Information Technology
IBM
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Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024
Introduction
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!
Your Role and Responsibilities
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.
- Develops category strategies and/or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
- Builds deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders including retained Procurement teams, business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance.
- Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Information Technology spend.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.
- Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
- Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
- Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
- Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
- Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
- Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management experience.
- Solid experience in sourcing IT categories in areas such as: Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecom
- Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements
- The preferred location for this Hybrid position (minimum 3-days per week in an IBM or client office) is Research Triangle Park / Raleigh, North Carolina. Austin, Texas is also a pre-approved office location for the role.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
• Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field
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