Position Details:

• Category Management:
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supply base to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle including RFI, RFP, RFQ, negotiation, and contracting.
• Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to ensure a competitive and compliant vendor base.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
• Foster supplier relationships to drive innovation, value, and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Business Units.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement policies, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing and category management.
• Contract Management:
• Negotiate, draft, and manage supplier contracts, including renewals and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance:
• Monitor supplier and category performance using KPIs and scorecards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Ensure adherence to organizational procurement standards and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master’s or professional certifications such as CPM/CPSM preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with CyberSecurity and AI software procurement highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).

• Experience managing global or regional software categories.
• Familiarity with tools such as iProcurement, Apttus, Fieldglass.
• Deep knowledge of CyberSecurity and AI software markets, trends, and products.
• Strong understanding of contract law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)