Category Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate sourcing strategies for designated categories to enhance cost savings and informed purchasing choices.

• Oversee supplier request procedures, encompassing RFI, RFP, RFQ, and RFB.

• Negotiate procurement contracts, including terms and pricing agreements.

• Direct cross-functional sourcing teams.

• Prepare requests and evaluation models.

• Conduct vendor assessments.

• Create service level agreements.

• Manage related sourcing initiatives.

• Revise basic contractual terms such as payment conditions and purchase orders.

• Analyze category, spending, financial, and industry data to uncover sourcing, cost-saving, and cost-reduction possibilities.

• Perform risk assessments and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to achieve or surpass cost-saving objectives.

• Foster and sustain relationships with internal clients and stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Accounting, and Finance.

• Present sourcing opportunities to garner internal support.

• Establish and nurture supplier relationships.

• Oversee supplier performance and execute supplier evaluations.

• Develop plans for service improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Create efficiencies in business processes that add value, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or 4+ years of professional experience.

• 6+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement.

• Proven understanding of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract concepts.

• Capability to lead teams, manage projects, and achieve project objectives.

• Skill in identifying opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment, and process evaluation.

• Proficient in negotiating purchasing agreements.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP.

• Experience with Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems.

• Acquaintance with e-procurement technologies.

• Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless sector is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.

• CPSM, PMP, or Six Sigma certification is an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday

• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

• Associate Resource Groups supporting community and professional development