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Pokemoncareers

Category Manager, Technology

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$113kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiationFinancial ModelingExcelProcurementPerformance ManagementResearchMentoring

About the role

  • Identify and obtain buy-in for category strategy and value opportunities
  • Executes strategic sourcing initiatives following the 7-step sourcing methodology for RF(x) events
  • Assess supplier capabilities and identify new suppliers

Responsibilities

  • CATEGORY MANAGEMENT - Develop category strategies for respective group of categories in alignment with overall
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop build influence, evaluate, and change the status quo. Identify and obtain buy-in for category strategy and value opportunities
  • Disposition tactical sourcing and contract projects to 3rd party sourcing support team.
  • Actively drives value beyond cost -i.e., risk mitigation, operational efficiencies, innovation, etc.
  • Execute strategic sourcing projects using best practice sourcing methodology to deliver exceptional total value in partnership with key stakeholders across the business
  • Develop strategic plans for high spend/complex renewals for enterprise level software/hardware/managed service renewals.
  • Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models; performs complex data analysis and build financial models (i.e., ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make vs. buy decision models)
  • Develop the formal category requirements aligned to business priorities and Category Management objectives
  • Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.

Compensation

  • For this role, new hires generally start between $85,052 - $113,165 per year.
  • The full range is $85,052 - $153,189 per year.
  • The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
  • Evaluate and analyze annual spend data, external market data and other necessary information to support the Procurement Leader in enhancing, updating, and validating category-specific strategies

Benefits

  • Develop a preferred supplier process for the technology function that drives supplier consolidation while increasing financial/contractual benefits to TPCi.

Company info

  • Get to know The Pokémon Company International
  • The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
  • Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment in the world.
  • Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
  • Get to know the role
  • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa.
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