Category Management Specialist V (Consulting/Professional Svcs.) - Remote

About the position This technical/functional leader is responsible for leading the development of category/spend strategies for all key categories (Consulting & Professional Services) by leveraging expert knowledge of the markets, suppliers and stakeholder needs; building and fostering long-term relationships with key internal clients and suppliers; owning end-to-end delivery of business needs for categories under management; identifying and understanding key initiatives of internal clients and short, medium, and long-term goals; ensuring alignment of initiatives and strategies with client expectations; driving the adoption of change practices with customers, suppliers and stakeholders to drive strategic programs; and interacting with senior leadership to review and drive decisions. This position is also responsible for serving as an expert in the RFP process and/or supplier negotiations; leading the development and execution of RFPs to drive the strategic sourcing process; leveraging advanced analytics and insights to ensure data-driven decisions; analyzing category spend to understand price drivers and trends; applying cost and supply market analytics; and championing a digital mindset to adopt new technologies in the source to pay space. Responsibilities • Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward. , • Builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. , • Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback. , • Provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. , • Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas. , • Influences team members within assigned team or unit. , • Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities. , • Models team collaboration within and across teams. , • Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area. , • Promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. , • Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions. , • Determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems. , • Escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. , • Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines. , • Coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. , • Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities. , • Evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others. , • Leads the development of category/spend strategies for all key categories. , • Keeps current on external and internal influences that may impact the larger organization. , • Interacts with senior leadership to review and drive decisions. , • Builds and fosters long-term relationships with key internal clients and suppliers. , • Partners with suppliers to identify and pursue opportunities to drive improved quality and delivery performance. , • Assures alignment of initiatives and strategies with client expectations to drive value. , • Partners with key cross-functional stakeholders to advance Category Management capabilities. , • Serves as an expert in the RFP process and/or supplier negotiations. , • Facilitates contracting to deliver strategic value. , • Leverages advanced analytics and insights to ensure data-driven decisions. , • Analyzes category spend to understand price drivers and trends. , • Champions a digital mindset to adopt new technologies in the source to pay space. , • Drives the adoption of change practices with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. , • Drives efforts to support KPs Sustainability and Environmental goals. Requirements • Minimum two (2) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. , • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Management Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a directly related field. , • Minimum six (6) years experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or a directly related field. , • Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement. , • Advanced degrees may be substituted for the work experience requirements. , • Strong knowledge of Consulting and Professional Services categories. Nice-to-haves undefined Benefits undefined Apply tot his job