IT Procurement Category Lead

Role Summary

The Category Lead is a position within the Holman Corporate Assets group. Corporate Assets supports the Holman global business by providing procurement and vendor management expertise that controls customer costs and quality of service while maximizing income for Holman. The Category Lead works with the business team to identify high performing suppliers and negotiate favorable commercial terms in line with business strategy.

Principal Purpose of Position

• Develop and execute a procurement strategy at the business unit level, in line with current strategy.
• Recognize and deliver cost savings and maximize profitability by negotiating the best possible supplier commercial contract terms.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with key vendors and internal/external partners to develop new offerings or enhance existing ones.
• Work with category leaders to network externally with vendors and professional organizations related to their accountable business line.
• Lead, support and manage the bid process for large purchases.
• Work with vendor management team to drive supplier excellence through measurement, reward and recognition (quality, SLA’s).
• Manage the procurement process within their accountable business line, ensuring that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to by personnel involved with the procurement function.
• Analyze internal Customer's needs and investigate potential new Suppliers and/or solutions.
• Communicate with business and functional area leaders to identify requirements and needs.
• Serve as a liaison between Suppliers and Legal department during contract negotiation for Commercial Terms.
• Play a key role in communicating change of Suppliers and implementation with key operational personnel.
• Monitor industry trends, standards, and practices to identify areas for continuous improvement.

Education and/or Training

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field
• CPM, CPSM or equivalent preferred (or willing to pursue)

Key Competencies

• Collaboration
• Data Analytics
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Clear Articulator
• Strategy Development
• Interpersonal

Relevant Work Experience

• 5 years of Procurement experience in a services business environment, both domestically and internationally, is preferred.
• Equivalent Fleet industry experience will also be considered.
• Experience implementing strategic sourcing plans in support of business unit operations (balancing cost, risk and performance).
• Advanced understanding of Category and Vendor Management procedures, processes, and core values.
• Proficient in financial modeling and spend data analysis.

Special Requirements

• Build partnerships with Holman functions and business lines and ensure procurement is involved at the earliest stage of the buying process.
• Establish KPI for early-stage procurement involvement.
• Ideal candidate will have experience working in commercial vehicle fleet management.
• Some travel required, approximately 5-10%.

Outputs

• Understand and align with the strategic direction of their accountable business department.
• Develop procurement strategy for key external business needs requiring supplier engagement.
• Recognize and deliver cost savings and maximize profitability by negotiating the best possible supplier commercial contract terms.
• Manage RFP, contract renewal and exclusive negotiation process.
• Innovation - Identify opportunities to collaborate with key vendors to develop new offerings.
• Support supplier relationship development.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of escalations involving vendor performance.