Ricoh USA, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Category Management, IT Procurement
Exton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRicoh USA, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for IT Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across various indirect spend categories. This role involves executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving cost savings and mitigating risks.
ConsultingDocument PreparationInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Saranya Rajamani
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives
Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities
Lead RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations for assigned categories
Monitor contract repository and support renewals or terminations
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategtic suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Drive continuous improvement and innovation through supplier collaboration
Ensure suppliers maintain compliance with relevant industry certifications and standards, proactively addressing gaps identified during review cycles
Lead supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for critical IT and technology vendors
Lead quarterly vendor reviews, utilizing comprehensive scorecards to assess supplier performance and gather structured business feedback from internal stakeholders
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment
Provide guidance on procurement best practices and policy compliance
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business units, providing expert guidance on sourcing decisions, supplier selection and risk management
Identify and assess opportunities, develop business cases, and present recommendations to leadership
Identify and deliver significant cost-saving opportunities, leveraging advanced analytics and total cost of ownership (TCO). TCO is essential in sourcing decisions
Track and report on category performance, savings, and risk mitigation
Ensure total cost of ownership (TCO) is considered in sourcing decisions
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirement and industry best Practices
Lead proactive supply chain risk management, including supplier diversification and contingency planning for assigned categories
Champion supplier development and sustainability initiatives
Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier diversification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
5+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, pricing analysis, or commodity management
5+ years of experience in IT-related procurement or technology sourcing for category manager assigned to IT or technology categories
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Results-oriented, with a relentless focus on value creation, innovation, and continuous improvement
Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
Ability to influence across functions and levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Expert knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, market analysis, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations
Demonstrated ability to manage categories and business relationships to create value and minimize risk
Understanding of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Diversity, and Strategic Sourcing functions including Procure-to-Pay, and Procurement best Practices
Advanced problem-solving skills and a track record of driving change in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Ability to perform complex financial analysis of supplier data and organizational spend
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive change
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced negotiating and influencing skills
Customer service orientation with the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders
Preferred
CPSM, CIPS certification
Experience in a matrixed or global organization
Company
Ricoh USA, Inc.
At Ricoh, we bring people, processes, and technology together to make information work for you.
10001+ employees
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