Senior Category Manager

Appcast; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a professional for a remote position to establish sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships. The role requires strong negotiation skills and 5+ years of experience in the field. You will collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations while conducting thorough market analysis to optimize vendor performance.

Benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in related field or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships and compliance activities.
• Conduct vendor negotiations and risk assessments.

Skills

Vendor Management

Sourcing Strategies

Negotiation

Risk Management

Compliance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (where required)

Job description

Remote position - looking for someone in EST.

Establish sourcing strategies for an assigned category(ies) in conjunction with internal stakeholders and their associated business strategy.

Conduct sourcing events, including development of project work plan, category profile, category strategy, minimum requirements and evaluation criteria, solicitation

Develop and implement assorted bid documents and requests (i.e. RFP, RFI, RFQ); and manage status reporting and performance metrics of sourcing and category management activities.

Understand, analyze and forecast complex market and industry dynamics and share subject matterexpertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio of products and services.

Partner with stakeholders to source products and services using proven tools, processes, and analytics to drive and achieve business results.

Evaluate analyses of sourcing results from a total cost of ownership perspective and provide optimization recommendations

Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for complex vendor negotiations, including those that require specialized subject matter expertise, nonstandard risk mitigation solutions, and coordination of multiple arrangements.

Review and lead supplier relationship management and performance within an assigned category

Proactively establish and foster successful, positive working relationships with vendor personnel.Drive vendor engagement through formal and informal transactions.

Engage stakeholders to implement and execute vendor relationship management plan.

Coordinate and host vendor business reviews

Develop, track and manage yearly vendor plans for assigned vendors within the assigned category(ies) and ensure vendor compliance.

Coordinate vendor risk assessments and develop plans to track and address significant risks.

Serve as an escalation point for the business in resolving vendor performance issues. issue resolution.

Manage contracts and collaborate effectively with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Audit and Risk Management and other internal stakeholders for compliance activities to ensure regulatory conditions are met.

Research, analyze and provide data driven recommendations regarding compliance or audit level issue resolution and remediation.

Facilitate and monitor vendor implementation of relevant corrective action plans.

Develop new procedures, training, initiatives, specifications and recommendations for process or policy changes and improvements, as appropriate. Hiring Requirements

Bachelors degree or advanced degree (where required)

5+ years of experience in related field

In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview : Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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