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Corporate - General Attorney in Arlington, VA

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Feb 10,2019 Dec 27,2018 Location USA Arlington VA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Category Manager - Corporate & Professional Services The candidate lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of category strategies for our clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager understands external variables, learns the internal landscape of our clients (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develops relationships to successfully develop category strategies that utilize various value levers to deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs to clients. Develops category strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility. Relationship with client stakeholders such that Category Manager is able to prove value in continued engagement, can challenge the client stakeholders when fruitful, and can bring additional subject matter expertise to them. Achieve cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers. Lead supplier selection process across multiple subsets of the category, with various scope and client stakeholder groups. Recommend sources of supply from diversity, disadvantaged and small business where applicable. Lead negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process. Collect and analyze internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets. Participate in category councils and business reviews to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, opportunity identification, and overall relationship development. Innovate within the procurement space; look at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value. Provide support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless hand off to our clients when appropriate.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or another applicable field. Deep business analysis and strategic thinking skills is desired. Should have 5-10 years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably with 4+ years sourcing corporate and professional services. Must have experience sourcing contingent workforce, consulting services, recruiting, relocation, HR, and training.

Additional info

ReF; 199751BR

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