Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: • Build Information Technology category strategies by leading a cross-functional, category team + o Create the situation assessment for the category including internal and external assessments, analysis of the business requirements, value chain and capability assessments (SWOT, 5-Forces, SCP, cost curves, etc.) + o Lead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of what we will do and what we will not do + o Prioritize the IT category strategy development to align with business, technology and manufacturing requirements • Conduct IT category management activities + o Lead initiatives that deliver the value (cost savings or value to functional area) utilizing project management skills and change management techniques + o Track the performance of spend to understand price and volume variances; make adjustments to approaches based on results. + o Develop and lead supplier relationship teams, where applicable, to drive continuous performance improvement (annual target development, quarterly progress, etc) + o Develop year on year forecast of price impacts for category + o Develop supplier engagement plans annually for major suppliers. + o Conduct supplier development activities to identify additional potential suppliers. • Lead sourcing events for the IT category + o Lead and conduct RFI’s and RFP’s utilizing an eRFx tool as the preferred method of engagement. + o Negotiate contracts and amendments as necessary to deliver the category strategy and deliver initial and ongoing cost advantage. + o Ensure pricing is managed per the contract and approve all price increase requests by suppliers. Qualifications Required Education and Professional experience: • Bachelors Degree required (business, engineering, science, or supply chain). Masters Degree strongly preferred. • A minimum of 2 years commercial experience is required. • Previous exposure to purchasing, sourcing or commercial experience such as contract negotiations, market assessments, strategy frameworks (e.g. Porter analysis, SWOT analysis, etc) is strongly preferred. • Five years project and/or program management background. Required Skills and Capabilities: • Experience with Information Technology ERP Software (SAP) or Systems specification, capability, and normal commercial offer terms for large enterprises (>1000 users). • Experience with problem solving in a structured manner using data and problem-solving frameworks such as Kepner-Tregoe or McKinsey 4-step. • Demonstrated Capability to learn new techniques and quickly applying them (action orientation). • Experience leading cross-functional teams in challenging situations and build consensus. • Strong communication ability to convey information to individuals and groups in a variety of situations.