Category Manager IS and Corporate Services Procurement

College of American Pathologists; Northfield Township (IL); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 111.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

College of American Pathologists is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead category management across IS/IT and Corporate Services spend, including HR services, travel, facilities management, and marketing services. You will develop procurement processes, drive sourcing initiatives, and manage supplier relationships to achieve organizational goals.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement with expertise in indirect spend, strong negotiation and leadership capabilities, and the ability

Formación

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management across IS/IT and indirect spend.
• Ability to lead negotiations and drive cost savings while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and own category management strategies for IS/IT and Corporate Services spend.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with contract managers to ensure alignment with business needs.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Purchasing

CPSM certification or equivalent (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

Descripción del empleo

Brief Description

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for:

• Manage and oversee spend across the Information Systems (IS) / Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Services categories, including HR services, Travel, Facilities Management, Marketing Services, and other Corporate Services, while supporting a broad base of business partners through relationship management and identifying strategic business opportunities.
• Develop and implement procurement processes and strategies to ensure that procurement operations run effectively, achieve organizational goals/performance KPI’s, and ensure quality programs/services to our members and customers.
• Support ongoing supplier management efforts
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to drive continuous improvement
• Model key behavioral and performance attributes that guide CAP employees including the Leadership Values of Partnership, Respect, Accountability, Communication and Excellence.
• Embrace, encourage, and model inclusive leadership with a focus on Belonging and Inclusion in all hiring and staff decisions.

Specific Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and have full accountability for category management strategies across the corresponding spend in scope
• Develop, implement, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support the category management process
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintain optimal pricing and services through review of competitive landscape, industry norms, and negotiation of contract terms
• Assist contract managers and procurement business partners to ensure contract processes meet business needs through quality assessments, process audits and stakeholder feedback.
• Seek new opportunities and analyze risk for effective procurement and expense reductions. This may include reducing the cost of goods and services, incorporating new technology or improvement/efficiencies in supply base
• Negotiate with suppliers and resolve issues
• Work cross functionally with business partners across the organization to elevate the member/customer experience
• Promote a team approach and a critical thinking environment to facilitate problem solving, empower staff, and inspire trust.

Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred

Personal:

• Solid knowledge of Strategic Sourcing process
• Solid Knowledge of Category Management and Category strategy development
• Excellent communication skills, ability to partner effectively and efficiently across the organization
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to identify, navigate, and influence organizational direction
• Strategic and robust leader, analytical/critical thinker, and problem solver
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen with ability to explain procurement results and variations to non-procurement audiences
• In-depth hands‑on knowledge of IS/IT and Corporate Services spend, including HR services, Travel, Facilities Management, Marketing Services and other Corporate Services.

Professional:

• 5-10 years of combined experience in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing, preferably across IS/IT and other indirect goods and services
• 5 years of experience managing complex indirect spend, including IS/IT and Corporate Services categories
• Ability to recognize and handle confidential information
• Resource allocation and project management
• Business acumen in judgment and decision making
• Strong customer service orientation including issue resolution and supplier relationship management skills

Technical:

• PC based software applications, including ERP systems
• In-depth knowledge of eSourcing tools capabilities and daily operations

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business, Purchasing or Operations, related field
• CPSM certification or equivalent preferred

Additional Criteria

• Travel required when necessary; expected 5% - 10%
• Candidates must reside within 75-miles of Northfield, IL and meet in office requirements.

Salary: $87,000 - $111,000