Strategic Sourcing Manager executing sourcing strategies for efficiency and value at MUFG. Building relationships and leading negotiations to achieve business objectives while saving costs.
About the role
- Vendor Category Manager managing supplies portfolio for TD SYNNEX. Responsible for vendor lifecycle management, sales forecasting, and collaboration with procurement teams across Europe.
Responsibilities
- Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share in Supplies
- Manage Supplies category with ownership of full product portfolio and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption & creation and contract management
- Product Sales Forecasting and alignment with countries, vendors and sales teams.
- Responsible for vendor rebate targets tracking and achievement
- Support procurement to ensure correct availability of supplies across all Europe
- Control and tracking of European Inventory quality and collaboration with procurement for correct actions
- Analyse IBP deviances and set up corrective actions
- Engage with Supplies vendors on projects aimed to increase operational efficiency
- Collaboration with profit team to review price elasticity and price management ensuring consistent approach across countries
- Hold operational relationship with vendor key stakeholders
- Serve as the main contact for Supplies special price management, handling renewals, issues, and coordination with vendors and internal teams.
Requirements
- Highly numerate
- Commercial acumen
- Strong communication skills
- Time management & prioritization skills
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Excellent analytical skills
- Effective relationship skills
- Experience in the IT industry with channel and/or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background
- Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse
- Strong Microsoft office skills
- Experience of working within a matrix structure
- Proven ability multitasks in a fast-paced environment
- Business planning experience with strong operational cadence
Benefits
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
- Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
- Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
- Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
- Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
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