Category Manager II, Procurement - Marketing

Job description

About the Role In this role, you will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value across Non-Merchandise categories. You will establish, analyze, and refine the business’s procurement strategy ensuring alignment with business goals. Make certain we Do The Right Thing as an organization by optimizing our purchasing power, building and maintaining strategic vendor relationships, and contract management. What You'll Do Drive cost optimization, excellence in sourcing capabilities and minimize risk Facilitate contract negotiations/RFP process and category reviews Establish and maintain effective business partnerships with vendors and functional areas to maximize financial strategy Provide insight into industry trends, market intelligence, and supplier development Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies Who You Are: Ability to successfully partner across varied functions and levels with senior internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies and colleagues to drive results and influence c...