Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager – IT Procurement

As the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

o Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for telecommunications and networking products and services that aligns with company objectives.

Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.

o Cultivate strong relationships with telecommunications and networking suppliers, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve the best value for the organization.

Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.

o Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the telecommunications and networking category, while maintaining quality standards.

Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

o Ensure that all sourcing activities within the telecommunications and networking category adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy.

Uphold ethical sourcing practices

o Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, legal, finance, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

o Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and networking sourcing.

Share insights and recommendations with leadership to inform strategic decision-making

Qualifications

o Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

o 5 to 7 + years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong focus on IT sourcing within the hardware, telecommunications, and networking domain.

o Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

o In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and networking procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.

o Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management and problem-solving abilities.

o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuasion)

o Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

o Extensive experience in negotiating, reviewing and redlining IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc.).

Qualifications

As the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunicati...