Category Manager I
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Category Manager I at TDS Telecom responsible for sourcing strategies and supplier request processes. Leading projects and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve savings goals.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional sourcing teams; prepare and develop requests (RF – X) and scoring models; perform vendor analysis; develop service level agreements (SLA); and manage associated sourcing projects.
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to redline basic contractual terms such as Payment Terms, Purchase Orders, etc.
- Obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of products & services within category area(s) of focus, supplier's processes and industry trends and practices.
- Perform moderate analysis of category, spend, financial and industry data to identify sourcing, as well as cost- savings and reduction opportunities through collaboration with clients and stakeholders to meet or exceed cost saving targets.
- Negotiate mutually beneficial purchasing agreements.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders, such as Operations, Legal, Accounting and Finance by identifying and addressing purchasing/contracting needs.
- Present sourcing opportunities to build internal support among clients and stakeholders.
- Create value-added business process efficiencies, reduce costs, and mitigate risk throughout the supply chain sourcing lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years of professional work experience.
- 4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience.
- CPSM, PMP or Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and achieve project goals; identify opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment and process review; and negotiate purchasing agreements a plus.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, ERP (particularly SAP), Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems; familiarity with e-procurement technologies.
- Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless industry is beneficial.
- Proficient in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Interpersonal and customer service skills.
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
- TDS Service Discounts
- Education Assistance
- Paid Volunteer Time
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