IT Procurement Category Lead

Category Lead

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

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. A successful candidate is a self-motivated, strong communicator, with the ability to pull different ideas together and challenge status quo.

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).
• Work closely with vendor management group to provide feedback on vendor performance (cost, quality and execution) and follow up with resolutions including involvement in periodic vendor audits.
• 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 area for continuous improvement
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

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.

Communicating & Influencing Skills:

• Ability to develop influencing relationships with varying levels of management and individual contributors from multiple business units.
• Able to develop an external professional network to maintain awareness of procurement trends.
• Comfortable negotiating contracts valued in excess of $250,000. Clear understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Experienced in the development and implementation of supplier management practices and/or processes on an enterprise basis, including SLAs, KPIs, and governance models.

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

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $87,550.00 - $124,755.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.

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