What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Category Manager, IT position at Align Technology, Inc?
Sr. Category Manager, IT
Department : Operations
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : US-North Carolina-Raleigh
Description
Work within a growing global team based out of Raleigh, NC with peers and business partners in California, Arizona, Brazil, Canada, Europe and Asia. In this role, you will lead RFPs and negotiate best in class terms for SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. Working closely with key business partners, you will promote adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for this role include creating and executing category strategies, with the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings, and managing at a global level. You must be comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both internally and externally. You will also be expected to mentor and support regional category managers executing IT category strategy at the local level.
Role expectations
- Identify Business Partner Priorities and Requirements
- Shape category strategies in alignment with the business partner priorities, requirements, and company growth objectives
- Manage Business Partner Relationships
- Execute Sourcing Engagements
- Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders
- Understand Market Trends and Gather Insights
- Manage Key Supplier Relationships
- Monitor Supplier Spend and Compliance to Contract
- Continuously Develop Yourself and Coach Others
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