Northeastern University
The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) department’s primary goal is to optimize service offerings, deploy leading P2P capabilities, and execute with agility and a global mindset.
As a global Category Manager supporting the research enterprise, you will be responsible for leading and managing the category management function for assigned spend commodities within the P2P department, including the development and maintenance of a multi-year category plan and oversight and support of strategic sourcing projects. As a steward of the University’s strategic plan, you will also be accountable for delivering on supplier diversity and ESG goals as set forth by the department[JR1] .
Assigned spend categories include, but are not limited to, scientific and medical equipment and consumables, lab and inventory management, hazardous waste services, lab diagnostic services, gene sequencing and antibodies, animals and related care, personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals and compressed gases, controlled substances and biological materials and handling, and research-related consulting.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Category Management, you will collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams across Northeastern University’s global network of campuses to develop, plan, and execute on category plan initiatives to deliver best value to the University, including managing competitive bid events, facilitating supplier selection, and negotiating business terms. You will also be responsible for building and managing internal business relationships by providing guidance and expertise on category best practices, including supplier discovery and selection, demand management, industry insights, negotiation strategies, and contracting. Lastly, you will manage and support communication and change management efforts associated with category initiatives and driving a supplier performance program within assigned, centrally managed spend categories.
In this role, you will be part of an exciting new team in a fast-paced, global environment which will require a self-starter mindset, flexibility, agility, and willingness to multi-task and pivot as business needs change and emerge. As the team expands in influence and size, your contributions and demonstrated success will provide ample opportunities to grow and manage a team.
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https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Category-Manager---Research_R132433-1 Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant sourcing and/or project management experience, preferably in the research procurement space. Prior experience with category planning activities, including working collaboratively with departmental stakeholders and key leaders to regularly monitor and provide updates on progress and results. Self-motivated, flexible, and agile project manager, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work horizontally and vertically across a decentralized organization to drive value. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and build “trusted advisor” relationships by delivering sound bid/pricing analysis, customer empathy, and data driven decision-making. Prior experience in planning and executing competitive RFx events, including pricing/bid analysis and negotiating business terms with third-party suppliers. Prior experience with supplier management programs, including coordinating and facilitating periodic business reviews and developing supplier scorecards to measure performance. Strong presentation skills, including the development and delivery of content to update key stakeholders and executives on assigned projects and/or P2P initiatives. Strong data fluency with demonstrated capability to articulate data requirements to non-Procurement stakeholders and effectively utilize data to “tell a story” to build strong business cases and drive continuous improvement outcomes for assigned projects. Proficiency with Microsoft business programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point). Preferred Prior experience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance procurement principles and related compliance requirements. Prior experience with supplier diversity and/or ESG programs. Prior experience with e-sourcing platforms (e.g., Jaggaer Sourcing). Proficiency with project management and/or lean six sigma process frameworks and tools, including relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma). Familiarity and experience utilizing data warehouse, data analytics, and reporting tools.
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https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Category-Manager---Research_R132433-1 Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant sourcing and/or project management experience, preferably in the research procurement space. Prior experience with category planning activities, including working collaboratively with departmental stakeholders and key leaders to regularly monitor and provide updates on progress and results. Self-motivated, flexible, and agile project manager, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work horizontally and vertically across a decentralized organization to drive value. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and build “trusted advisor” relationships by delivering sound bid/pricing analysis, customer empathy, and data driven decision-making. Prior experience in planning and executing competitive RFx events, including pricing/bid analysis and negotiating business terms with third-party suppliers. Prior experience with supplier management programs, including coordinating and facilitating periodic business reviews and developing supplier scorecards to measure performance. Strong presentation skills, including the development and delivery of content to update key stakeholders and executives on assigned projects and/or P2P initiatives. Strong data fluency with demonstrated capability to articulate data requirements to non-Procurement stakeholders and effectively utilize data to “tell a story” to build strong business cases and drive continuous improvement outcomes for assigned projects. Proficiency with Microsoft business programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point). Preferred Prior experience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance procurement principles and related compliance requirements. Prior experience with supplier diversity and/or ESG programs. Prior experience with e-sourcing platforms (e.g., Jaggaer Sourcing). Proficiency with project management and/or lean six sigma process frameworks and tools, including relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma). Familiarity and experience utilizing data warehouse, data analytics, and reporting tools.
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