Category Manager System Management And Card Services

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job ID: 89959

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Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Your main responsibilities

Manages the category strategy and procurement activities related to system management and card

services. Develops and implements sourcing strategies to optimize costs, ensure quality, and maintain

supplier relationships. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align category objectives with business

goals. Monitors market trends, evaluates supplier performance, and negotiates contracts to achieve the

best value and service levels. Supports continuous improvement initiatives and risk management within

the category to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Essential Function

1. Collaborate in partnership with SEC, vendors and other related

stakeholders, to achieve process and efficiency improvements in

compliance to mandated policies while mitigating risks and maximizing

opportunities. Direct the implementation of such actions to achieve

sustained efficiency and financial improvements.

2. Manage and maintain the Schindler ZPOC2 Catalog including resolution of

SAP systematic issues to ensure efficient procurement processes, plus

current pricing according to negotiated and approved values.

3. Lead the Schindler Shape SAP implementation for SEC/TOR within the area

of SAP MM and Purchasing, while also transitioning field operations catalog

procurement to a Shape solution.

4. Provide impact summaries of supplier price changes, and recommendations

for mitigating cost exposures.

5. Identify under-performing areas in the supply chain and suggest

improvements. Make suggestions to limit risk and exposures in cost,

process and supplier performance. Identification of and implementation of

proper controls that comply withSchindlerON and/or SEC business

needs.

6. Proactively identify and communicate potentialvalue-addedsolutions for

the Company and deliver MR valuetowards SC objectiveseach year

through supplier audits, invoice review, process review, etc.

7. Design and implement methods toprovide added value analytics in support

of the supply chain management decision evaluation process.

8. Project management - working with mid- to senior-level stakeholders to

identify opportunitiesfor improvement in cost, process,etc.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree is Finance or Data Science, Business Management, Economics related

(required)

Experience

• MS Office tools proficiency. Excellent skills in Excel and Power Point (10 years minimum)
• Data Analysis- Spreadsheets/Databases/ERP Systems (10 years minimum)
• SAP/ERP system knowledge (10 years minimum)
• Project Management (10 years minimum)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CMA/CPA finance related education / experience
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP configuration, structures, modules, functionality, data analytics,

and reporting functions

• Knowledge of the various interfaces and systems to SAP and changes underway with the SHAPE

SAP Hanna, KG/KW split related methodology

• Certified Data Analyst/ related experience
• Customer Service:Demonstrate costumer focus through improving performance
• Leadership:Possess solid leadership skills by demonstrating confidence and authority of

expertise, clear vision of expectations and champions success

• Presentation:Ability to present materials and data clearly and articulately. Able to present

findings in a fact-based and professional way

• Problem Solving:Information seeking and achievement orientation, ability to solve problems

both independently and collaboratively,able to interpret complex concerns and identify and

mobilize appropriate resources, with minimum negative impact; ability to fully understand the

problem, assess responsibility, explore alternatives, develop creative solutions and negotiate

settlements

• Teamwork:Ability to interact with all levels and be an integral part of the operation; drive others

to exceed their goals; keeps others informed of status of projects affecting them; foster a

teamwork relationship

• Organization:Possess excellent organization skills with the ability to balance high volume of

activities and changing priorities

• Innovation:Demonstrate the ability to embrace new concepts and change as well as seek new

ways of doing things

• Analytical:Strong ability to think conceptually and zero in on root cause to have impact;

translates analysis into appropriate actions.

• Impact:Able to maximize value and opportunity within supply chain, supply chain processes,

the supply chain vendor base and customer needs (internal as well as external). Exceptional

ability to conceptualize large-scale projects and foresee challenges.

• Ability to train,guide, work, and motivate team members and staff

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans- Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement- Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave- 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $113,400 - $141,700

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

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For Questions, please contact Pooja Gupta at pooja.gupta1@schindler.com.

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• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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