Professional Supply Chain Category Strategist
Company: Gainwell Technologies
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description:Essential Job Functions \u2013 Negotiations,
Category Management, Contract Structure, Supplier Relationships,
Analytics (Spend, commodity, etc..), Project Management, Office
Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc..)* Works with key Stakeholders
and Supply Chain Leadership globally to develop category strategies
in support of the Software, Services, and Technology Categories.*
This will include but is not limited to:* Category Strategy
Development & Execution* Executive Reviews* Financial Analysis*
Supplier Rationalization/Consolidation* Business Case Development*
Supplier Negotiations* Agreement review and execution through
appropriate Delegation of Authority.* Interface as required with
Legal, Risk, Finance, and other supporting organizations*
Facilitate and execute cradle to grave highly complex, time
sensitive and large dollar procurements; determines prices from
available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; is
expected to deliver substantial cost savings on a consistent basis;
Recommends continuous improvements to guidelines or standards from
which vendors should be selected; recommends additions to and
deletions from the supplier/vendor database as appropriate; reviews
new vendor performance and adjusts approved list of vendors as
appropriate. Creates strategy for selection of vendors based upon
trends, needs and business opportunities and oversees
implementation of same.* Oversees procedures for conducting vendor
negotiations. Conducts highly complex negotiations with suppliers
to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure
end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions,
and pricing. Identifies future procurement opportunities to further
procurement strategies. Adjusts approach as needed depending upon
circumstances.* Solicits suppliers/vendors for
materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services
(RFS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels
and, as needed, with supplier's senior management. Conducts complex
negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and
prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for
acquisitions. Determines approach to FRS and RFP activities,
recommends and as approved, implements changes to current
processes.* Maintains communication with suppliers at the senior
management level during course of highly complex procurement
activities in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with
the requirements of the procurement document. Establishes
relationships with new suppliers and develops new supply sources.
Works with new suppliers at the senior management level to ensure
understanding of company approach and to ensure acceptance.* Plans
and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and
equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or
assigned projects. Creates standards, and when approved, implements
same; ensures suppliers/vendor's adherence to industry standards,
technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit
driven expectations.* Analyzes highly complex bids for
specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past
performance; utilizes online systems as a resource for procurement.
Recommends revisions or process improvements to meet company needs;
implements same when approved.* Provides leadership and work
guidance to less experienced personnel.Basic Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience* Bachelor's degree in business administration, inventory
management or related field preferred* Twelve or more years of
experience in purchasing or inventory management* Experience
working with procurement practices* Experience working with
contracts including request for proposals (RFP) and request for
information (RFI)* Experience working with products and services
within related market* Experience working with procurement
softwareOther Qualifications* Ability to work in a highly dynamic
versatile, challenging environment* Strong communication skills*
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Strong personal
computer and business solutions software skills* Strong negotiating
skills to interact with vendors* Good leadership skills to guide
and mentor the work of less experienced personnel* Ability to
understand financial analysis and implications with regard to
contracts and suppliers* Ability to create and maintain formal and
informal networks
Keywords: Gainwell Technologies, Richmond , Professional Supply Chain Category Strategist, Other , Richmond, Virginia
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