Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials
$120,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Farmers Branch, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials including real estate, facilities, construction, and office supplies. Develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, create bids and tenders, and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with internal departments and provide thought leadership in spending analysis and supplier collaboration. Track key performance metrics and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Utilize procurement management software and monitor industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a management capacity
- Transactional procurement experience, bidding process, contract writing, supplier management, and administration
- Ability to analyze and manage contracts at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong negotiations and influential skills
- Expertise in a wide range of Procurement systems (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba)
- Intermediate to expert level understanding of software license metrics and software procurement trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as RFP automation
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CPSM are preferred
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