Reference #: 25-52836
Title: Sr. Category Manager - Supply Chain (Coupa)
Location: Houston, TX, Canonsburg, PA, Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 1-year contract - This position has the potential to go permanent for the right candidate
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day
Pay Rate: $59/hr on W2
Must Have:
Coupa experience is required (SME level), Communication Skills (executive level).
Job Description:
The Sr. Category Manager position is responsible for all spend analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives in their assigned category. This includes the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and initiatives to drive significant improvement in cost, quality and availability in a manner consistent with values, while working with internal stakeholder teams for full value solutions. Within this role, you will also be expected to manage the supplier relationship, providing relevant scorecard data and internal feedback in review sessions with the goal of continuous improvement and exceptional performance. In addition, this role will take administrative ownership of our Coupa platform to ensure optimal functionality and implementation. You will be instrumental in developing & facilitating training sessions on Coupa's modules, emphasizing both contract and RFx functionalities, as well as optimizing the functionality of the tool.
Role & Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse spend portfolio of corporate services including IT software/hardware, consulting & travel.
Lead and contribute to the development and execution of strategies that align with business objectives and cost-efficiency goals supporting teams' needs.
Conduct RFX events in Coupa, prepare bid analysis, present sourcing recommendations to stakeholders and execute awards per team selections.
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBR) with top-tier vendors.
Manage all new and existing contracts in conjunction with legal, business leaders, and suppliers to deliver performance results.
Oversee and manage supplier initiatives for continuous improvement utilizing internal and external data, stakeholder feedback and Supply Chain best practices.
Proactively identify potential supply chain business continuity risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Lead change management when establishing new sourcing programs and drive on-going evaluations to ensure savings and supply, as well as supplier performance.
Become expert in our suite of tools (e.g., Coupa) and support internal processes (system management, audits, etc.).
Train internal system users on processes and tools; create and update end-user guidance to drive self-service.
Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise strategies for ongoing program optimization.
Work with the Business Process Improvement and Data & Digital teams to understand improvements in our sourcing systems and how that impacts system functionality (e.g., improved functionality and fixing of bugs/issues).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge and proven success crafting and redlining software as a service contracts, consulting service agreements, master purchase agreements, and terms & conditions.
Analytical background with the ability to drive business decisions through data-driven analysis.
Experience in establishing successful cross-functional relationships is critical.
Ability to influence conversations and work through building relationships, thoughtful framing of issues, and building influence through excellent work.
Assesses underperforming results and implements plans to address to rectify and monitor.
Develop and monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance for key spend categories.
Provide creative solutions to business problems utilizing strategic and critical thinking.
Effective collaboration and communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Assess system functionalities, recommend improvement opportunities, and train users for full functionality.
Well organized and can prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Experience Required:
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain and/or IT Support roles.
Experience with category management in one or more of the following: direct and indirect (software/hardware, consulting, and travel) materials, operational procurement, requirements analysis, business process design, catalog management, and vendor/supplier management
Experience in a process-focused role is a plus. This could include procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, IT or consulting.
Coupa experience is required (SME level).
Other Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency in JDE and Coupa (or similar spend management platforms) preferred.
Strong analytical and data-driven-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Good financial acumen.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships.
Ability to meet project deadlines and manage resources accordingly.
Strong organization and prioritization skills.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies' delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among "Best Company to Work For" by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
"22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and "US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
