Category Manager IS and Corporate Services Procurement

Procurement Category ManagerAs the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues, customers, and members on challenging and rewarding work. CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more.The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing spend across the Information Systems (IS) / Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Services categories, including HR services, Travel, Facilities Management, Marketing Services, and other Corporate Services, while supporting a broad base of business partners through relationship management and identifying strategic business opportunities. Develop and implement procurement processes and strategies to ensure that procurement operations run effectively, achieve organizational goals/performance KPI's, and ensure quality programs/services to our members and customers. Support ongoing supplier management efforts. Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to drive continuous improvement. Model key behavioral and performance attributes that guide CAP employees including the Leadership Values of Partnership, Respect, Accountability, Communication, and Excellence. Embrace, encourage, and model inclusive leadership with a focus on Belonging and Inclusion in all hiring and staff decisions.Primary duties and responsibilities include developing, implementing, and having full accountability for category management strategies across the corresponding spend in scope. Develop, implement, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support the category management process. Identify continuous improvement opportunities. Maintain optimal pricing and services through review of competitive landscape, industry norms, and negotiation of contract terms. Assist contract managers and procurement business partners to ensure contract processes meet business needs through quality assessments, process audits, and stakeholder feedback. Seek new opportunities and analyze risk for effective procurement and expense reductions. This may include reducing the cost of goods and services, incorporating new technology or improvement/efficiencies in supply base. Negotiate with suppliers and resolve issues. Work cross functionally with business partners across the organization to elevate the member/customer experience. Promote a team approach and a critical thinking environment to facilitate problem solving, empower staff, and inspire trust.Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred include solid knowledge of Strategic Sourcing process, solid knowledge of Category Management and Category strategy development, excellent communication skills, ability to partner effectively and efficiently across the organization, strong organizational and leadership skills, ability to identify, navigate, and influence organizational direction, strategic and robust leader, analytical/critical thinker, and problem solver, excellent internal and external negotiation skills, strong business acumen with ability to explain procurement results and variations to non-procurement audiences, in-depth hands-on knowledge of IS/IT and Corporate Services spend, including HR services, Travel, Facilities Management, Marketing Services, and other Corporate Services. Professional: 5-10 years of combined experience in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing, preferably across IS/IT and other indirect goods and services. 5 years of experience managing complex indirect spend, including IS/IT and Corporate Services categories. Ability to recognize and handle confidential information. Resource allocation and project management. Business acumen in judgment and decision making. Strong customer service orientation including issue resolution and supplier relationship management skills. Technical: PC based software applications, including ERP systems. In-depth knowledge of eSourcing tools capabilities and daily operations.Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Business, Purchasing or Operations, related field. CPSM certification or equivalent preferred.Travel required when necessary; expected 5% - 10%. Candidates must reside within 75-miles of Northfield, IL and meet in office requirements. Salary: $87,000 - $111,000.Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Polygraph Protection Act.