Category Manager IT

1 month ago

Singapur, Singapore WSAudiology Full time

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

The Category Manager develops the overall strategy for the purchasing of a product category and researches new product options to drive sales and achieve targets. He/she provides category insights and proposals by analyzing product lifecycle and monitoring relevant market conditions.

This person will support procurement and be responsible for driving strategic and operational elements and be accountable for the direction and performance delivery of the Procurement function for all IT related activities globally. He/She will act as a conduit between the business and the suppliers and should possess outstanding influencing and negotiating skills, for this EUR 70 million spend in IT: outsourcing, software and hardware.

What you will do

Optimal selection of vendors and technologies in line with business expectations, category sourcing strategies and cost targetsEffective engagement with a complex mix of senior stakeholders: IT, R&D, Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Facilities... other Procurement leaders globallyIdentify and establish high value partnerships and alliances in various regions and support various IT functions (including outsource management) related topics globallyDeliver Category benefits in the region through sourcing, demand management, supplier relationship management and supplier developmentLead the discussion/negotiation with multiple international large suppliersIdentification of alternative partners/vendors to optimize cost and or reduce riskLead risk mitigation activities, matrix and reportMaintain dashboard of key projects to report progress, savings and review pipelineAddress Commercial alignment to organizational goal (ie payment term, shipping term, liability).

What you bring

Experience

Over 3 years’ experience in progressing IT procurement roles with relevant exposure to outsourcing, software and hardware.Technical and cost driver / value knowledge in hardware and softwareProgram and process development to integrate cost savings strategy into IT roadmap context

Personal competencies

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – ability to clearly demonstrate and explain technical opportunitiesAbility to work and manage external vendors to deliver results within designated timelinesAbility to handle senior internal and external stakeholdersDrive, determination and high standards. Resilience, high energy and a ‘can-do’ attitudeStrategic mind-set, results orientated, accountable, takes responsibility and leads by example, raising standardsA people-oriented person who is always looking for solutions and bringing quality improvements.

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