What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Category Manager Information Technology & DIGITAL position at Weatherford?
The Category Manager is accountable to define and execute the global strategy of Weatherford IT and DIGITAL spend. The strategy includes the support of governance, policies and operational safety and efficiency. You will be managing commercial, contractual and operational relationships at an executive level.
As the Category Manage you will coordinate with Corporate and the different Geozone to implement the global strategy including all sub-categories link to IT and DIGITAL. Create, plan, develop and implement long-term partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers in line with group strategies. Be responsible for sourcing and executing Source to contract. This role is to be a business partner, maximize the value, support innovation, digitalization, deliver savings and monitor performance.
Be comfortable running complex RFPs, challenging partners on specifications, timelines, quality of service, and other potential bottlenecks. Accountable for data analytics, market analysis, improvement plans, supplier performance management as well as identifying and successfully developing relations with new suppliers. This role negotiates the agreements for the Goods and Services for Corporate, globally and regionally, to reduce Total Cost of Ownership, cycle time and improve quality. This role will report to the Director, Indirect Procurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY
Subject Matter expert / stakeholders to influence, assist with business decisions.
Close collaboration with the key stakeholders, define and implement global technical, commercial and contractual standards to support the implementation of the defined strategies.
Define and implement Performance improvement plan to maximize the Supply chain value
Participate to the business budget review to identify opportunities and be aligned with the stakeholders / businesses
Ownership and accountable to perform spend analysis to establish a detailed view of the current spend segmentation for assigned categories to drive strategy with an intimate knowledge of the supply market, key dynamics and latest drivers within a category
Develops relationship management strategies by which suppliers are evaluated, selected and managed in accordance with established guidelines and best practices
Support and guide businesses as a subject matter expert to adopt best practice into their environment
Accountable to communicate timely, clear and concise information and recommendations related category
award decision to Leadership
Accountable for reviewing contract performance with the Tiers 1 suppliers
Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base
Evaluates, manages and reports Regional / Global performance indicators related to emerging spend & movement, cost, quality and delivery
Establishes a culture of results and continuous improvement to define the function’s best-in-class status
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Undertakes necessary training to enhance process excellence and the ability to improve overall performance
Provides onboarding and training support, mentoring and development of sourcing team members
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
Master degree in Operation, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
Certified Purchasing Professional CPP, CIPS, CSPC or CPM a plus
Legally authorized to work
10 years of experience in a similar position with growing responsibilities in IT and DIGITAL
Deep experience with IT and DIGITAL world
Demonstrated track record for closed collaboration with stakeholders and delivering significant and measurable savings in a global, large and fast-moving organization
Ability to interact in English and other languages
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
High degree of collaboration and influence at all levels with stakeholders and suppliers
Strategic thinking and able to develop and execute Global Strategic IT and DIGITAL initiatives
Advanced knowledge of Operation, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing principles and techniques.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
Excellent skills to identify sourcing opportunities, perform spend analysis and develop RFX’s documents
Strong negotiation and Source to contract management skills to plan, prepare and lead complex global / regional supplier negotiations
Strong teamwork, leadership and management skills
Display impeccable time-management, define priorities and a high level of accuracy
Ability to operate across teams, cultural and organizational boundaries
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