Category Manager

Category Manager

 

Responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services while ensuring the best quality at the best value.

As a member of Oracle's Global Procurement team, you will be an interface between our regional subsidiaries, suppliers, and/or Corporate Finance team. Place, expedite, and status orders daily in accordance with Oracle's Global Purchasing/Finance policy. Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned standard and nonstandard contracts. Manage supplier invoice holds. Analyze global spending trends and recommend cost saving opportunities. Identify, propose and initiate implementation of process efficiencies/improvements.

Work involves some problem solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and procedures. Excellent written and oral communication, customer service, computer and negotiation skills, and ability to multitask. Typically graduate or equivalent with 0 - 2 year experience.

What You'll Do:

• Review and approve purchase requisitions that have been created by internal sources
• Manage and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Manage and cultivate relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and supplier agreements
• Review Merger & Acquisition agreements, assess disposition and potential break fees
• Create and manage sourcing events for various products and services
• Analyze spending trends and recommend cost savings opportunities
• Manage and cultivate relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
• Facilitate and manage Supplier Business Reviews as well as create and maintain supplier scorecards
• Interface with lines of business to understand unique requirements and opportunities to better tailor current processes to end users’ needs

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent
• Financial Analysis: Evaluating prices, costs, and discount structures is essential for making sound purchasing decisions. 
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generating reports and analyzing data related to purchasing activities. 
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues related to procurement and supply chain. 
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate documentation, order processing, and contract management.
• Time Management: Managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Maintaining records, tracking orders, and managing vendor information.
• Contract Negotiation: Understanding contract terms and effectively negotiating pricing, delivery, and other terms is vital.

Career Level - IC2

Qualifications:

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $51,200 to $99,900 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Responsibilities:

As a member of Oracle's International Electronic eBusiness Center, you will be an interface between our regional subsidiaries, suppliers, and/or Corporate Finance team. Place, expedite, and status orders daily in accordance with Oracle's Global Purchasing/Finance policy. Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned standard and nonstandard contracts. Manage supplier invoice holds. Analyze global spending trends and recommend cost saving opportunities. Identify, propose and initiate implementation of process efficiencies/improvements. May assist in training of new buyers and end users.

Salary : $51,200 - $99,900