Freddie Mac

Category Management Senior Manager

McLean, VA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$158k-$236kDetected 34 days ago

Data AnalysisNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Lead a team of category specialists to implement and mature the category management approach beyond sourcing and negotiating contracts to establishing a proactive, strategic approach to managing the IT Infrastructure category space (credit reporting companies, data centers, data information services, end-user devices, hardware, networking, and telecom).
Collaborate with business unit management in understanding requirements, analyzing market and industry conditions, and develop and execute value-add category strategies to procure IT Infrastructure goods and services in a manner best suited to achieve corporate business objectives.

The individual interacts with a variety of Freddie Mac and supplier stakeholders at all levels across all major Freddie Mac divisions and functions as it relates to the needs of the organization and frequently requires coordination and strong collaboration, influencing, and team-building skills to achieve desired outcomes.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals
Work closely with other departments such as finance, operations, and legal to ensure alignment and support.
Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies
Oversee and manage the development and implementation of strategies for procurement of IT Infrastructure initiatives, formulating goals, objectives, and timelines.
Lead supplier relationship management to monitor and improve supplier performance with key supplier partner and to identify and implement opportunities to innovate and drive continuous improvement.
Be a proactive leader that is solution-oriented to collaborate across multiple business divisions and functions to optimize how the Source to Contract process is executed and enable strategic value.
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Use data analysis to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
Monitor market trends and supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs)
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with regulations and organizational policies
Technology Utilization:
Leverage procurement technology and tools to enhance efficiency and transparency
Stay updated on digital advancements in procurement systems
Leadership and Influence:
Influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $158,000 - $236,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

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Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs.
Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do.
Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country.
Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
This is a highly visible role in the Freddie Mac organization which will provide the candidate immediate impact to the success of Freddie Mac's mission of "Make Home Possible."

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