05 Dec
Technology/IT Category Manager
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Immediate need for a talented
Technology/IT Category Manager with experience in the Airlines Industry. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Dallas, TX. Please review the job description below. Job ID: 20-38299 Key Requirements and Technology Experience:- Leads sourcing events and negotiations and manages procurement's for highly visible and high dollar contracts with the goal of protecting the interest of Client.
- Mentors other Team Members and advocates continuous improvement efforts.
- Ability to support multiple technical categories, across multiple programs and areas of the business.
- Ability to contract at a moderate to advanced level with respect to contractual terms such as IP, data security, LOL, SLA development.
- Ability to successfully lead, manage and negotiate sole source and one of a kind solutions with limited leverage, all Technology agreements, and multi-faceted RFX programs.
- Builds and maintains solid working relationships with internal Customers and vendors for more complex strategic sourcing engagements and negotiations.
- Develops internal subject matter expertise for key suppliers to increase efficiency, value, and competitive edge for Client.
- Develops sourcing and negotiations strategies and build internal consensus from an enterprise perspective.
- Cost Management.
- Negotiates and drafts more complex contracts for products and services with the goal of obtaining the best cost and mitigating risk.
- Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities to improve profitability and achieve best total cost of ownership.
- Uses solid understanding of business requirements to execute the most appropriate agreement
- Leads best practices in Technology Procurement processes to ensure consistent outcomes.
- Carries best practices in Technology Procurement processes to project teams and peers.
- Advocates SCM processes to internal Customers and suppliers as a means for negotiating deals for consistent and successful outcomes.
- Collaborates to drive continuous process improvements to improve efficiencies and add value.
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- BA or equivalent experience required (SCM preferred.
- 5 - 7 years SCM/Technology or related field required.
- Preferred - PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, CPSM, and/or CTPE.
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