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About the Role: The Indirect Procurement Team is looking for an IT Category Manager to join our team in Elkton, Maryland. This associate will work with the IT Indirect Procurement Category team and support the global IT Organization.
Responsibilities:
- Managing key stakeholder relationships while ensuring business requirements are met, including identification of high risk suppliers and development of risk mitigation plans
- Leveraging data analytics for spend analysis to inform strategy development and establish optimal business case to meet business requirements, which includes price and supply market analysis
- Continually seeking to develop increased understanding of market dynamics
- Owning and managing supplier selection, relationships and performance
- Leading supplier contract negotiations
- Utilizing established standard procurement tools and processes
- Collaborating with the Category Buyers to transfer strategic requirements to ensure efficient core purchasing activities
- Driving cost-reduction projects and developing supply chains as required
- Recognizing and protecting Gore’s intellectual property
- Actively participating in professional meetings and trade shows to remain current in the relevant supplier landscape with regards to new businesses, mergers, and acquisitions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years in strategic procurement/category management (preferred indirect) OR 5 years expertise in the IT vendor management
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English
- Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
- Contract development and negotiation
- Supplier relationship and performance management
- Market Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders
- Strong communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent
- CPSM, CPM, SPSM or similar certification
- Global procurement experience
What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, Health & Well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development.
Learn more about: benefits, diversity, and growth & development.
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)
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