Veritiv
HYBRID ROLE BASED OUT OF OUR ATLANTA OFFICE
Job Overview Our Indirect Sourcing Category Leader will be responsible for maintaining an adequate quantity of essential materials or services required for the business to operate. Other duties may include managing stock inventories, creating extensive and detailed requirements specifications for the required products/services, tendering with potential suppliers, evaluating competing bids and negotiating prices.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing specific Indirect Categories, including but not limited to utilities, couriers, equipment, services, software and hardware.
Responsible for developing and implementing category strategies collaborating with our Business Partners.
Vendor negotiations, Vendor performance, Vendor management and contract development responsibilities.
Create a collaborative environment for the selection of key vendors for your assigned categories.
Conduct RFP/RFQ’s and manage process beginning to end. Provide market analysis.
Negotiate contracts terms regarding data security and performance metrics to drive value to Veritiv.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications
Be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external customers including suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong organizational skills with a heavy focus on details required.
Demonstrated successful leadership through influence.
Skilled at negotiating out of/through end of term contracts.
Sourcing experience preferred.
Work Experience
5-10 years of related job experience.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
What We Offer
Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Job Overview Our Indirect Sourcing Category Leader will be responsible for maintaining an adequate quantity of essential materials or services required for the business to operate. Other duties may include managing stock inventories, creating extensive and detailed requirements specifications for the required products/services, tendering with potential suppliers, evaluating competing bids and negotiating prices.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing specific Indirect Categories, including but not limited to utilities, couriers, equipment, services, software and hardware.
Responsible for developing and implementing category strategies collaborating with our Business Partners.
Vendor negotiations, Vendor performance, Vendor management and contract development responsibilities.
Create a collaborative environment for the selection of key vendors for your assigned categories.
Conduct RFP/RFQ’s and manage process beginning to end. Provide market analysis.
Negotiate contracts terms regarding data security and performance metrics to drive value to Veritiv.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications
Be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external customers including suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong organizational skills with a heavy focus on details required.
Demonstrated successful leadership through influence.
Skilled at negotiating out of/through end of term contracts.
Sourcing experience preferred.
Work Experience
5-10 years of related job experience.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
What We Offer
Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.
Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Veritiv by 2x
Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in
Atlanta, GA .
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