Category Manager

16 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Consultancy Group (London) Full time
Job Overview

The Consultancy Group is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead our software licensing vendor management strategy for Technology under the direction of the Sr. Manager.

This role contributes to the Vendor Management Office's annual vision, strategy, execution and management goals.

About the Role

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

This position collaborates with internal Technology teams, as well as business partners like Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Indirect Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis, Third Party Risk Management, and Security teams regarding vendor management strategy for the software licensing and maintenance category.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct quarterly business assessments and create executive reports and/or presentations as needed.
  2. Manage supplier scorecards to include metrics to grade software and services quality, deliverables / milestone attainment, total cost, supplier risks, etc.
  3. Coordinate with Technology departments to structure relationships, and drive accountability with vendors.
  4. Collaborate with Technology's Sr. Manager of VMO to align category management strategy with the vendor oversight strategy to deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation.
  5. Process and/or oversee procure-to-pay activities and contract execution.
Requirements

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 7 to 10 years of category management, vendor management, contract administration, or technology project/program experience.
  • Prior experience leading complex cross-functional sourcing teams, end-to-end category strategies, and developing supplier scorecards and vendor oversight KPIs.
Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated category and procure-to-pay expertise with the ability to mentor other team members; Track record of keen negotiation skills with large-scale, multi-year enterprise software engagements; Certification as CTPRP, CPSM, CPSD, or PMP;


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