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Category Manager - Indirect

Ref: 620629

Acworth, GA

$110,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cost Reduction
  • Process Improvement

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Category Manager, specializing in indirect procurements such allocations as corporate travel, office supplies, and IT and call center services. With over 25 years in the procurement and strategic sourcing industry, they have a strong track record of driving significant cost savings and optimizing supplier performance. Educated with an MBA, this candidate has adeptly managed multi-million-dollar contracts and led substantial corporate programs within highly reputed organizations in the industrial and corporate services sectors.

Based in Acworth, GA, the candidate presents a robust background in managing comprehensive portfolios, keenly focusing on strategic vendor management, risk mitigation, and process improvements. Their role in transitioning spending towards strategic vendors and implementing impactful programs across large-scale operations highlights a deep comprehension of how to enhance operational efficiencies in complex environments.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Cost-Savings: Demonstrated ability in delivering multi-million-dollar cost reductions, achieving $5M annual savings up through strategic global agreements.
  • Program Leadership and Card Spend Management: Successfully managed corporate card spend, reducing expenses by $4M annually and realigning procurement strategies.
  • Large-scale Contract Negotiation: Expertise in negotiating significant contracts across North American operations, encompassing IT and call center services.

Areas of expertise

  • Cost Reduction and Strategic Sourcing: Proficient in reducing costs through strategic negotiations, achieving annual savings of up to $5M through sourcing and vendor contracts.
  • Corporate Program Management: Experienced in overseeing corporate travel and purchasing card programs for more than 2,000 cardholders, managing a budget of approximately $20M.
  • Process Improvement and Systems Integration: Skilled in optimizing processes through systems like SAP, ARIBA, and Jaggaer, focusing on efficiency and compliance.