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Ricoh USA, Inc. · 1 week ago

Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Exton, PA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Ricoh USA, Inc. is an integrated solutions provider that empowers digital workplaces. The Indirect Procurement Category Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement activities across various indirect spend categories, aligning procurement strategies with business goals while driving cost savings and supplier innovation.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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 key suppliers

Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Drive continuous improvement and innovation through supplier collaboration

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment

Provide guidance on procurement best practices and policy compliance

Act as a trusted advisor to business units on sourcing decisions

Identify and assess opportunities, develop business cases, and present recommendations to leadership

Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver measurable value

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 requirements

Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier diversification

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationProcurement toolsMarket analysisSupplier relationship managementAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

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

Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills

Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Results-oriented with a focus on value creation

Ability to influence across functions and levels

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Demonstrated ability to manage categories and business relationships to create value and minimize risk

Expert knowledge of sourcing activities including market analysis, RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations

Understanding of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Diversity, and Strategic Sourcing functions including Procure-to-Pay

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

Experience in a matrixed or global organization is a plus

Benefits

Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.

Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Company

Ricoh USA, Inc.

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At Ricoh, we bring people, processes, and technology together to make information work for you.

Founded in 1962

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ricoh-usa.com

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