Job Description

As the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
o Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for telecommunications and networking products and services that aligns with company objectives. Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
o Cultivate strong relationships with telecommunications and networking suppliers, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve the best value for the organization. Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
o Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the telecommunications and networking category, while maintaining quality standards. Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
o Ensure that all sourcing activities within the telecommunications and networking category adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy. Uphold ethical sourcing practices
o Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, legal, finance, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
o Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and networking sourcing. Share insights and recommendations with leadership to inform strategic decision-making
Qualifications
o Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
o 5 to 7 + years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong focus on IT sourcing within the hardware, telecommunications, and networking domain.
o Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
o In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and networking procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.
o Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management and problem-solving abilities.
o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuasion)
o Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
o Extensive experience in negotiating, reviewing and redlining IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc.).
Qualifications
As the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
o Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for telecommunications and networking products and services that aligns with company objectives. Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
o Cultivate strong relationships with telecommunications and networking suppliers, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve the best value for the organization. Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
o Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the telecommunications and networking category, while maintaining quality standards. Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
o Ensure that all sourcing activities within the telecommunications and networking category adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy. Uphold ethical sourcing practices
o Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, legal, finance, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
o Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and networking sourcing. Share insights and recommendations with leadership to inform strategic decision-making
Qualifications
o Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
o 5 to 7 + years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong focus on IT sourcing within the hardware, telecommunications, and networking domain.
o Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
o In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and networking procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.
o Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management and problem-solving abilities.
o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuasion)
o Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
o Extensive experience in negotiating, reviewing and redlining IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc.).
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 0094GJ