Dcm-Hdware, IT Consult & Staff, Prof Ser
Discovery Communications
Sterling, VAThis was removed by the employer on 1/9/2020 11:31:00 AM PST
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The Discovery Category Manager (DCM) for Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services leads category strategy development and associated initiatives for all Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services subcategories for the company. He/she is a subject matter expert in Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services with prior experience in procurement of these spend categories who proactively partners with Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services business stakeholders to develop category strategies and lead sourcing projects, specification definition, and demand management, as well as, managing supplier performance and innovation (SP&I) activities. The Discovery Category Manager (DCM) Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services will report to the VP and Category Lead of Technology Digital & GT&O Procurement for Discovery.
Responsibilities
1. Set category related objectives in alignment with the Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services partners/stakeholders
2. Responsible for the development and execution of projects based on the Category Strategies and business activities to feed into the Annual Category Plan
3. Accountable for the delivery of category savings targets through collaboration and engagement with key business stakeholders
4. Maintain a strong external focus to inform negotiations and Procurement strategy by leveraging industry peers and professional organizations and regular industry benchmarking, assessing best practices, innovation and being involved in industry marketing, media, and research forums
5. Accountable and responsible for the overall relationship with the strategic suppliers and the specialized suppliers in the category with a high ‘problem solving’ attitude
6. Regularly conducts 3rd party performance, financial and payment terms audits
7. Negotiates multi-year and annual scope of work agreements
Requirements
* 8 years of experience. Extensive understanding in Hardware, IT Consulting, Staffing and Professional Services Procurement experience, category and demand management, as well as negotiating
* Work experience in technology or digital firm is beneficial
* Category experience on an international scale is beneficial
* Focus on teamwork and cross functional collaboration
* High level of organization skills and attention to detail
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Strong communication skills to interact within all levels of the company, in a concise and clear manner
* Ability to function effectively in a matrixed organization
* Understanding of the supplier landscape across major categories of spend; industry and/or professional relationships with vendors in these categories a plus
* Demonstrated contract and agreement negotiation experience, including development of negotiating strategies
* Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into concise and clear recommendation
* Willingness to bring thought leadership, a creative mindset, and a fresh perspective on new ways to approach existing problems
* Undergraduate degree required; Master’s preferred
* Professional accreditation in sourcing / procurement preferred
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Sterling, Virginia, VA