Align Technology
Sr. Category Manager - IT
Align Technology, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 27560
Sr. Category Manager - IT
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Align Technology
Location:
Raleigh, NC
Job Description This position is ideal for mid-level sourcing/procurement professionals to join the Indirect Sourcing team as a Sr. Category Manager – IT, leading RFPs and negotiating best in class terms for SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. You work within a growing global team based out of Raleigh, NC with peers and business partners globally with key locations in California, Arizona, Switzerland, Poland, and China. In concert with key business partners, you will promote adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for this role include creating and executing category strategies, with the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings, and managing sourcing events at a global level. You must be comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Identify business partner priorities and requirements
Shape category strategies in alignment with the business partner priorities, requirements, and company growth objectives
Manage business partner relationships
Execute sourcing engagements
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Understand market trends and gather insights
Monitor supplier spend and compliance to contract metrics
Continuously develop yourself and coach others
Manage key supplier relationships
Qualifications
6+ years IT Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management
Experience in the Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or Management Consulting industry a plus
Effective communication and data interpretation skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Comfort and experience in developing and defining process, versus following process
To be a self-starter and independent thinker
Experience with cross-functional teams
Effective project and time management skills
Global experience a plus
Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Align Technology
Location:
Raleigh, NC
Job Description This position is ideal for mid-level sourcing/procurement professionals to join the Indirect Sourcing team as a Sr. Category Manager – IT, leading RFPs and negotiating best in class terms for SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. You work within a growing global team based out of Raleigh, NC with peers and business partners globally with key locations in California, Arizona, Switzerland, Poland, and China. In concert with key business partners, you will promote adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for this role include creating and executing category strategies, with the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings, and managing sourcing events at a global level. You must be comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Identify business partner priorities and requirements
Shape category strategies in alignment with the business partner priorities, requirements, and company growth objectives
Manage business partner relationships
Execute sourcing engagements
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Understand market trends and gather insights
Monitor supplier spend and compliance to contract metrics
Continuously develop yourself and coach others
Manage key supplier relationships
Qualifications
6+ years IT Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management
Experience in the Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or Management Consulting industry a plus
Effective communication and data interpretation skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Comfort and experience in developing and defining process, versus following process
To be a self-starter and independent thinker
Experience with cross-functional teams
Effective project and time management skills
Global experience a plus
Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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