Global Category Manager

Aston Carter is seeking a 3 Global Category Managers – Responsible for Facilities, Professional Services, and IT

Description:

A global category manager is responsible for managing a specific category of products or services across multiple countries or regions:

Developing strategies

Create and execute strategies for the category, including sourcing plans, negotiation strategies, and cost models

Managing supplier relationships

Lead negotiations with suppliers, and manage complex multi-year supplier relationships

Analyzing market conditions

Research and analyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and industry trends

Driving cost savings

Implement cost-saving measures, such as preferred supplier programs and effective T&C structures

Collaborating with other departments

Work closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, and sustainability

Reporting

Report on KPIs, project statuses, and market changes to internal stakeholders

Identifying opportunities

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes

Reviewing contracts

Review key agreements and contracts to protect the companys interests

Skills:

Procurement, Category management, Negotiation, Strategic sourcing, Purchase order

Top Skills Details:

Procurement,Category management,Negotiation,Strategic sourcing,Purchase order

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.