Category Leader

Location: Oakland CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 35 days per month on-site based on business needs (local candidates only)

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $95.00$100.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This role leads strategic sourcing and category management for mid-complexity IT spend categories including software hardware and/or Telecom. The Category Leader Expert develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages a delegated portion of Tier 1 and 2 Software Telecom and hardware contracts. The position develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings service excellence diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories. The role effectively influences Lines of Business (LOBs) including senior leadership to achieve understanding acceptance and commitment of sourcing strategies and works with LOBs to develop source and negotiate major contracts. The Category Leader Expert plays a key role in the Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.

• Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers
• Creates and maintains category plans
• Develops and reviews performance data with suppliers; works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery
• Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with Tier 1 and 2 IT software and hardware suppliers
• Leads cross-functional team through strategic sourcing process and development/execution of negotiation strategies for mid-complexity spend categories
• Leads the development of category strategies of medium complexity
• Maintains awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research
• Serves as subject matter expert for particular commodities or services

• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing for example ESC IBEW tort contract law as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products for example Excel Word PowerPoint Access as needed to perform at the job level
• Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade occupation or role as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to apply project management theories concepts methods best practices and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
• Knowledge of database and information systems for example SCADA EMS OMT OIS SAP ERP COSO Teradata COBIT Question Mark as needed to perform at the job level
• Software hardware and/or Telecom sourcing experience
• Ariba experience
• Strong negotiation skills

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience (required)
• Masters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience (desired)
• ISM Institute for Supply Management CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification (desired)
• LSS Lean Six Sigma Certification (desired)

• Experience in supply chain or related field 7 years (minimum required)

• Experience in contract management
• Experience in strategic sourcing 8 years
• Experience in procurement or related field 8 years

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

• Local candidates only Bay Area/Oakland work location required
• Hybrid assignment: must come on-site 35 days per month depending on business needs
• Supplier/contractor must provide own laptop and any additional equipment needed
• Personal phone required (no reimbursement) or use of MS Teams for calls and meetings
• With manager prior approval expenses can be reimbursed if travel is needed for negotiations or team meetings
• Pre-determined amount for cell and internet can be expensed monthly

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12763

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