Category Manager

Integrated Resources, Inc

Newark, New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Contractor

SKILLS

Accounting, Bidding, Biology, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Candidate Sourcing, Category Management, Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Clinical Research, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Finance, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Gathering, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Market Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Performics, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Rehabilitation Nursing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Risk Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Newark, New Jersey

POSTED

1 day ago

Category ManagerIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionPosition: Category Manager Level 2Duration: 6 MonthsLocation: Newark, NJImmediate interviewJob Description: This Category Manager II role is responsible for implementing and executing sourcing strategies, initiatives, and projects for Information Technology. The Category Manager II will be responsible for driving performance from the supply base and internal procurement team, which include competitive market analysis; supplier identification and relationship management; execution of the RFI/RFP and competitive bid process; contract and price negotiations; and the day to day management of assigned programs to drive savings, improve business processes and comply with all corporate, legal and regulatory policies. This role will lead a team of Specialists to ensure the Sourcing Strategy is communicated, executed and aligned to the overall organizational strategy. Category Manager IIs will lead and drive cross-functional sourcing agenda and drive alignment between category strategies and the needs and requirements of the business. The role includes the following sets of responsibilities:Partner with the business units to develop and consistently execute category strategies and sourcing plans that support the overall strategy of the businessAnalyze category markets and assess risk, gathering intelligence on fundamental conditions and technical information that impact the categoryInteracting with internal stakeholders and providing category leadership to Business Partners using procurement servicesDriving organizational alignment with high level business partnersDeveloping category strategies and providing proactive sourcing category advice to Business PartnersProviding contract life cycle management of a significant, complex commodity which includes research of potential vendors, development of Request for Proposals, and the negotiation of terms and conditions that protects the company from risk and achieves best in class termsNegotiating contracts and development of clearly defined Statements of WorkManaging overall supplier relationship and contract termManage and lead teams in the source selection processManage the contract life cycle of complex category agreementsQualificationsEducation/Experience:Requires strong category management subject matter expertise necessary to provide quality value-added category advice to business partners and teamRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management); MBA a plusRequires 7+ years of professional experience in sourcing and category management with a deep understanding of best practicesExperience in the HealthCare domain is a plusAdditional licensing, certifications, registrations:C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification is a plusMBA a plusAdditional InformationNageshSr.Technical RecruiterIntegrated Resources, Inc.IT Life Sciences Allied Healthcare CROCertified MBE |GSA - Schedule 66 I GSA - Schedule 621IDirect# 732-429-1641(BOARD) # 732-549-2030 – Ext - 305

Category Manager

Integrated Resources, Inc

Newark, New Jersey

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Integrated Resources, Inc

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