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Description & Requirements
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst - IT PROCUREMENT will play a crucial role in supporting enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, working closely with the Sr Director of Strategic Sourcing.
Additionally, you will actively collaborate with the Procurement Team to successfully complete projects.
This includes direct interaction with information technology related suppliers, handling quotes, bids, scheduling, and guiding vendors through the internal process.
You will also engage directly with high-level business stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies through the RFx process.
- Develop and negotiate contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish the lowest total system cost and savings objectives.
- Responsible for creating cost estimates and expenditure forecasts related to company's procurement.
- Evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
- Deliver and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process for assigned categories or sourcing engagements.
- Develop strategies to improve the enterprises' cost structure.
- Optimize external spending through early involvement in the sourcing life cycle developed through a strong partnership with business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to aggregate enterprise demand to drive value.
- Demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen and project management skills.
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and implements supplier agreements by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions.
- Assist in developing and negotiating contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiating existing contracts to achieve cost savings objectives
- Support maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships
- Assist in creating cost estimates and expenditure forecasts related to the company's procurement
- Help evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement suggestions to senior management
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others
- Support the implementation of efficient sourcing and category management strategies through the RFx process
- Support the optimization of external spending through early involvement in the sourcing life cycle alongside business stakeholders
- Help identify opportunities to aggregate enterprise demand to drive value
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Experience negotiating with IT suppliers.
-Experience writing and generating RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to suppliers
-Experience with supply chain management, directly involved with s...
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, US-AL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:22
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Description & Requirements
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst - IT PROCUREMENT will play a crucial role in supporting enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, working closely with the Sr Director of Strategic Sourcing.
Additionally, you will actively collaborate with the Procurement Team to successfully complete projects.
This includes direct interaction with information technology related suppliers, handling quotes, bids, scheduling, and guiding vendors through the internal process.
You will also engage directly with high-level business stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies through the RFx process.
- Develop and negotiate contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish the lowest total system cost and savings objectives.
- Responsible for creating cost estimates and expenditure forecasts related to company's procurement.
- Evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
- Deliver and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process for assigned categories or sourcing engagements.
- Develop strategies to improve the enterprises' cost structure.
- Optimize external spending through early involvement in the sourcing life cycle developed through a strong partnership with business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to aggregate enterprise demand to drive value.
- Demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen and project management skills.
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and implements supplier agreements by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions.
- Assist in developing and negotiating contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiating existing contracts to achieve cost savings objectives
- Support maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships
- Assist in creating cost estimates and expenditure forecasts related to the company's procurement
- Help evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement suggestions to senior management
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others
- Support the implementation of efficient sourcing and category management strategies through the RFx process
- Support the optimization of external spending through early involvement in the sourcing life cycle alongside business stakeholders
- Help identify opportunities to aggregate enterprise demand to drive value
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Experience negotiating with IT suppliers.
-Experience writing and generating RFPs, RFIs and RFQs to suppliers
-Experience with supply chain management, directly involved with s...
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Type: Permanent Location: Phoenix, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:21
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Provide exceptional customer service to help people live healthier lives by treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, providing a safe, clean, inclusive environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products, services, and care at the right time with fair and accurate pricing.
Provide direct patient intervention by providing health and wellness services and experiences relevant to the patient as allowable by and consistent with state and federal laws.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names.
As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter.
That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.
We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.
If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.
Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.
We'll help you thrive, with access to:
* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to handle highly confidential information
- Completion of national registration, certification or licensure
Desired
- Any previous comparable experience
- Any equivalent ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Olive Branch, US-MS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:20
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Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Indiana, Jay C merged with The Kroger Company in 1999.
Today, we're proudly serving Jay C customers in 22 stores throughout the state.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter.
That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.
We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.
If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.
Apply today to become part of our Jay C family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.
We'll help you thrive, with access to:
* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
* Willing to work weekends and holidays.
* Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills that engage our customers and associates.
* Able to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
* Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
* Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate all production equipment.
Desired
* Past work record r...
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Type: Permanent Location: Vincennes, US-IN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:19
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Provide exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer's return visit.
Treat customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in California, Ralph's merged with The Kroger Company in 1998.
Today, we're proudly serving Ralphs customers in over 180 stores throughout the state.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter.
That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.
We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.
If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.
Apply today to become part of our Ralphs family!
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.
We'll help you thrive, with access to:
* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! MINIMUM
* Excellent ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Placentia, US-CA
Salary / Rate: 19.485
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:18
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Cheyenne, US-WY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:18
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rock Springs, US-WY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:17
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Charleston, US-WV
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:16
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Spokane, US-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:16
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Eau Claire, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:15
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Seattle, US-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:14
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Milwaukee, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:14
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Morgantown, US-WV
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:13
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Roanoke, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:12
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
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Type: Permanent Location: St. George, US-UT
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:11
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Richmond, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:10
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tysons, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:10
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lubbock, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:09
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bennington, US-VT
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:09
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Houston, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:08
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Dallas, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:07
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Memphis, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:07
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Salt Lake City, US-UT
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:06
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: San Antonio, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:05
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Description & Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Category Director to lead sourcing initiatives for our Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization and innovation across the SaaS landscape.
The Category Director will also oversee a small team of Strategic Sourcing professionals focused on cloud-based software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the procurement strategy to provide resources on time, minimizing risk to customers and ensuring optimum price.
- Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
- Direct a team of Procurement professionals and managers.
Assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
- Identify potential improvement opportunities using procurement reporting and analysis of management information.
- Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
- Address vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Enhance contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Manage the company's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Establish best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely access to SaaS resources, minimize risk, and optimize cost and value
- Analyze procurement data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and inform strategic decisions
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and promote best practices in SaaS procurement and vendor management.
• Stay current on SaaS industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations for SaaS solutions.
• Negotiate complex agreements including SLAs, subscription models, renewal terms, and performance metrics.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while managing risk, compliance, and service quality across the SaaS supplier base.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
-10+ years ...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Columbia, US-SC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-10-19 08:44:04
