IT Category Manager – Biomed

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Sr. Director and Director of IT Strategic Procurement to align demands and priorities with the expectations of IT, business clients, and Supply Management leadership.

• Oversee a portfolio of designated suppliers, including relevant agreements, renewals, and third-party risk management activities.

• Manage a portfolio of assigned clients to comprehend procurement demands and timelines, fostering relationships and influencing procurement strategies.

• Spearhead the development and implementation of category strategies to manage assigned portfolios, control costs, and ensure supply continuity.

• Lead the negotiation of supplier agreements and renewals in partnership with internal stakeholders, including the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, IT, and business clients.

• Collaborate with clients and suppliers to negotiate statements of work and ordering documents, enhancing value to support favorable outcomes for project investments.

• Assess, identify, and mitigate risks associated with third-party agreements in conjunction with internal partners from the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and Information Security.

• Partner with the CIO, IT VP leaders, BSI leaders, and project teams to contribute to business cases, manage expenditures, and strategize project procurement timelines.

• Engage in Supply Management processes, including Supplier Onboarding (SOBRA), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB), Risk Council, and P&L Improvement.

• Conduct the business of IT Strategic Procurement by communicating with leaders, contributing to team performance, focusing on P&L enhancement, and supporting diversity objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Finance, Supply Management, Economics, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

• Over 7 years of professional experience, encompassing Supply Management, Procurement, or IT Business Office roles focused on IT supplier or category management.

• Experience in Information Technology overseeing IT services and suppliers.

• Strong understanding of the IT marketplace, including terminology and industry standards.

• Proven experience with application development, managed services agreements, and statements of work.

• Excellent negotiation skills in performance-based pay and shared risk allocation within agreements.

• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and influencing abilities.

• Capacity to lead cross-functional business meetings, develop and deliver clear presentations, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

• Solid business acumen combined with an understanding of organizational structures, processes, and information flow across multiple business lines.

• Proficiency in utilizing common Supply Management tools for procure-to-pay and contract lifecycle management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 19 days per year, depending on job type and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with up to a 6% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Insurance: Short-term and Long-term

• Service awards and recognition