Category Manager

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  • DSJ Global
Job Summary
Location
Philadelphia ,PA 19117
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
08 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Category Manager - IT Software

  • Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA or Baltimore, MD
  • Salary range: $90,000-$115,000 + 15% bonus

A leading utilities company with over 10 million customers is looking for a Senior IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing efforts for their software spend.

The Category Manager will cover large software contracts of $1M+. They will also develop category strategy and manage daily supplier relationships with large organizations. This is an opportunity to build a career with one of the nation's leading employers.

The Category Manager will have the following responsibilities:

  • Develop sourcing strategies for the software category and lead sourcing initiatives.
  • Own the software category and act as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain and grow supplier relationships and lead supplier development programs.
  • Perform risk analysis for the software category and design risk mitigation strategies.
  • Follow the 7-step sourcing method
  • Lead negotiations for the software category with new vendors
  • Identify and implement strategic sourcing and category management best practices.
  • Track market data to maintain knowledge on the software category

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience working with software vendors
  • Strategic mindset
  • Go getter attitude
  • Experience managing supplier relationships
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