Service Center
CSCS TX
Category Strategy & Planning
• Develop and execute indirect procurement category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, procurement roadmap, and annual savings targets.
• Manage assigned indirect procurement categories, including CapEx, Facilities Services, Corporate Travel, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Equipment, Equipment Services, Fleet, and Corporate Services.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Build and maintain category plans balancing cost, quality, service, risk, and operational requirements.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for leadership approval.
• Support Procurement Transformation initiatives through process improvements, supplier consolidation, and technology adoption.
Supplier Management
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers across assigned indirect procurement categories.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, business reviews, and scorecard evaluations.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Lead supplier rationalization, performance improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, rebates, and value-added programs.
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate and finalize supplier agreements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and operational efficiencies.
Collaboration & Business Partnership
• Serve as the primary procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, Information Technology, Human Resources, Fleet, Equipment, and Corporate Services.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to understand business priorities, develop sourcing strategies, and execute procurement initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence, supplier insights, and sourcing recommendations to support business decisions.
• Develop executive presentations and communicate project progress, savings, and strategic recommendations.
Risk Management & Innovation
• Identify and mitigate supplier, operational, financial, cybersecurity, compliance, contractual, and business continuity risks within assigned categories.
• Evaluate supplier financial health and business continuity capabilities.
• Identify emerging technologies, products, services, and supplier capabilities that improve business performance.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
• Demonstrated experience managing indirect categories such as CapEx, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing, Travel, Equipment, or Professional Services.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and spend analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP, eProcurement, contract management, and supplier management systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial data, supplier proposals, and contractual terms.
Success Measures
• Achievement of annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Successful execution of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Supplier performance improvements and contract compliance.
• Growth in indirect spend under management.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and Procurement Transformation contributions.
