NetApp
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
NetApp, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 27560
Job Summary
As a Category Manager, you are part of the Global Indirect Procurement team responsible for strategic sourcing of goods and services for your designated categories. You will serve as a business interface, along with your assigned Business Sourcing Partner(s), between your business unit customers for the categories you manage. You will work with your Business Sourcing Partner(s) and designated business unit customers to manage sourcing demand and customer requirements. You will focus on assisting your Business Sourcing Partner(s) in developing sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories, as well as the execution of sourcing projects and contract negotiations that are deemed strategic in nature. You will also identify new opportunities with the Business Sourcing Manager as well as service improvements with your internal customers. To be successful, you will need to be extremely organized; able to collaborate and partner in a complex environment; have good communication and facilitation skills; and be a motivated self-starter.
Job Responsibilities Essential Functions: Sourcing
Execution of strategic sourcing projects in designated business units, working with the business unit customers and Business Sourcing Partners, including drafting of agreements, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.
Ensure Sourcing Managers as well as Contracting and Sourcing Analysts follow the category strategy.
Participate in post-sourcing project reviews and project evaluations.
Implement change management strategies within designated business units to increase utilization of best practices in sourcing and procurement solutions.
Participate in standardized relationship management processes globally for designated business area(s).
Develop an understanding of the designated business unit market strategy and, in coordination with the Business Sourcing Partners, proactively identify individual spend category strategies to meet cost reduction targets.
Assist the Business Sourcing Partner in business unit capacity and demand planning, forecasting customer business unit demand for GSS services.
Negotiate global preferred supplier agreements.
Maintain the contracting database and feed the SRM system.
Sourcing Operations
Provide feedback on procurement processes and work streams.
Create and approve work orders, track and report status of sourcing projects.
Create and maintain Category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred vendors, and business unit requirements for PR2PO execution.
Review procurement requests outside category card guidelines and approve waivers when applicable.
Demonstrate deep process skills; understand process costs; collaborate with operations and the tactical sourcing team to ensure effective operations and agreed-upon service levels.
Propose efficiencies and improvements through Robotic Process Automation.
Job Requirements Education:
An MBA/Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree required, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of experience as an individual contributor.
At least 5 years of experience leading projects including managing resources, directing others’ work, setting deadlines, and monitoring status (globally preferred).
Significant prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services.
Experience conducting strategic sourcing for indirect spend categories.
Experience in drafting of agreements, (RFI), (RFP), and (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.
Leads and designs category, sourcing strategy and demand planning discussions, using group facilitation strengths and experience.
Proven negotiation skills.
Ability to develop and analyze business cases, spend analytics, financial models, and translate data into convincing information.
Strong Project Management skills with the ability to lead, prioritize activities, and manage multiple critical projects.
Effective written and verbal communication and influencing skills (both internally with customers and the supplier community).
Ability to collaborate and partner with others internally and with designated business unit customers.
Knowledge of productivity and service level measures and methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better – but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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Job Responsibilities Essential Functions: Sourcing
Execution of strategic sourcing projects in designated business units, working with the business unit customers and Business Sourcing Partners, including drafting of agreements, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.
Ensure Sourcing Managers as well as Contracting and Sourcing Analysts follow the category strategy.
Participate in post-sourcing project reviews and project evaluations.
Implement change management strategies within designated business units to increase utilization of best practices in sourcing and procurement solutions.
Participate in standardized relationship management processes globally for designated business area(s).
Develop an understanding of the designated business unit market strategy and, in coordination with the Business Sourcing Partners, proactively identify individual spend category strategies to meet cost reduction targets.
Assist the Business Sourcing Partner in business unit capacity and demand planning, forecasting customer business unit demand for GSS services.
Negotiate global preferred supplier agreements.
Maintain the contracting database and feed the SRM system.
Sourcing Operations
Provide feedback on procurement processes and work streams.
Create and approve work orders, track and report status of sourcing projects.
Create and maintain Category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred vendors, and business unit requirements for PR2PO execution.
Review procurement requests outside category card guidelines and approve waivers when applicable.
Demonstrate deep process skills; understand process costs; collaborate with operations and the tactical sourcing team to ensure effective operations and agreed-upon service levels.
Propose efficiencies and improvements through Robotic Process Automation.
Job Requirements Education:
An MBA/Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree required, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of experience as an individual contributor.
At least 5 years of experience leading projects including managing resources, directing others’ work, setting deadlines, and monitoring status (globally preferred).
Significant prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services.
Experience conducting strategic sourcing for indirect spend categories.
Experience in drafting of agreements, (RFI), (RFP), and (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.
Leads and designs category, sourcing strategy and demand planning discussions, using group facilitation strengths and experience.
Proven negotiation skills.
Ability to develop and analyze business cases, spend analytics, financial models, and translate data into convincing information.
Strong Project Management skills with the ability to lead, prioritize activities, and manage multiple critical projects.
Effective written and verbal communication and influencing skills (both internally with customers and the supplier community).
Ability to collaborate and partner with others internally and with designated business unit customers.
Knowledge of productivity and service level measures and methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better – but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
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