GAF

Category Manager

Parsippany, NJ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 14 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationExcelSAPSupply ChainProcurementRecruitingCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Team Overview The Technology & Professional Services Indirect Procurement Team is responsible for sourcing technology and professional services solutions across all Business functions.
The Technology & Professional Services Category Manager will be functionally aligned to our IT Teams.

Strategic Category Management (20-30%): Develop and execute competitive category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives in partnership with IT Stakeholders.
Negotiating and Contracting (20-25%): Lead strategic and complex contract negotiations, including managing vendor relationships.
Source to Pay (S2P) Process Excellence (15-20%): Manage contractual commitments and supplier assessments to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
Analysis & Market Intelligence (10-15%): Organize data sets to develop meaningful analysis of spend, cost, and performance metrics. Provide supply-based market intelligence and timely cost information to internal partners.
The Category Manager will be responsible for development, support, and execution of category strategies in partnership with our IT Stakeholders.
Collaboration & Coordination (15-20%): Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to drive the implementation of sourcing requirements.

ability to function as a self-starter and trusted business advisor.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

Analytical
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Skilled at using software tools for daily job execution (Google Suite, Ariba & SAP S4/Hana experience preferred)
Excellent people and relationship building skills
Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally

$96,000-$132,000
We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify project benefits and provide periodic updates to management.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Develop catalogs as part of continuous improvement efforts.
We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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