Global Sourcing IT Category Manager Job at NTT DATA (Guadalajara)

Global Sourcing IT Category Manager

The Global Sourcing IT Category Manager role at NTT focuses on optimizing IT sup...

Location

United States , Plano

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in progressively challenging roles in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and/or category management with most experience within the broad Information Technology space
Minimum 3 years of experience in IT cloud sourcing & contracting
Experience in sourcing MSFT or AWS or GCP products and services at global level
Should have a fair understanding of MSFT or AWS or GCP contracting, product and services / support services terminologies
Must have hands-on experience managing a category of IT spend and delivery on a global or regional basis
Hands-on team member able to drive major, complex IT supply chain and/or cost reduction projects
Experience in supplier relationship / vendor management and conducting business reviews with suppliers
Manage contract life cycle and operation activities such amendment, target tracking, maintain records & hygiene in relevant project management system
Strong understanding of IT vendor sales and pricing models, as well as support and maintenance services
Must have demonstrated ability to effectively manage commercial and strategic relationships on a global basis with Tier-1 IT suppliers

Job Responsibility

Ensures effective operation, strategic alignment, and integration of global sourcing and IT supply chain activities across all NTT Operating Companies
Carries accountability for the overall performance of the IT supply chain within NTT Global Sourcing
Responsible for executing business plans, delivering savings targets, and driving sourcing initiatives that support NTT’s global IT supply chain
Supports and helps implement the overarching sourcing strategy across NTT’s multi‑billion‑dollar annual spend in hardware, software, and related IT services
Ensuring that all sourcing activities align with NTT Global Sourcing priorities and broader corporate goals
Contributing to consistent, optimized, and strategically guided procurement practices across the organization
Responsible for supporting and helping manage all elements of the strategy, which include reduce cost, improve operational performance, mitigate risk and improve the overall financial performance of NTT through its acquisition and management of IT assets
Manage the strategy on an on-going basis, ensuring it is communicated and adhered-to across all regions and Operating Companies
Assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy
Partner with stakeholders in the Operating Companies, Accounts, Delivery, Alliances and Global Procurement (GP) on IT cost savings and performance improvement initiatives

Global Sourcing Category Manager - Plastic Extrusions

We are seeking a Global Category Sourcing Manager to join our team in a highly c...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

70000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Therma-Tru

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
2-5 years’ experience in a supply chain related field
Experience sourcing plastic extrusions for building materials is preferred
Ability to develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for one or more categories
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts
Proven ability to scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk, and increase capacity
Collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving

Job Responsibility

Manage global sourcing strategies for assigned categories ensuring alignment with business objectives and global goals
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity trends to identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantage
Provide actionable insights to leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and opportunities for improvement
Think Fast by valuating and managing supplier risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the security of supply
Work it Together by collaborating with functional areas like Master Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers and External suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met
Make the Hard Call by monitoring supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives

What we offer

Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits
Adoption benefits
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Fulltime

Global Category Manager - IT Procurement

A globally recognised blue-chip company is seeking an experienced Global Categor...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

75000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong IT/Technology procurement background with experience negotiating with Tier 1 suppliers (essential)
Experience in Real Estate and Professional Services categories (desirable)
Demonstrable depth of expertise with proven savings delivery at global scale
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills across senior levels

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end global sourcing strategies with primary focus on IT and Technology procurement
Manage and negotiate with Tier 1 technology suppliers (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Drive cost optimization and procurement transformation initiatives across global operations
Collaborate with stakeholders globally to align category strategies

What we offer

Performance Bonus
Flexible Hybrid Working (50% office presence per month)
Career Progression & Mobility opportunities
World-Class Office with bar, swimming pool, and Nuffield Gym membership
Work-Life Balance
Genuinely flexible culture that values delivery over presenteeism

Fulltime

Global Category Manager - IT & Telecom

The IT Category Manager’s main role is to independently create, manage and deplo...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Trivium Packaging

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on indirect categories
Multiple years of experience in managing complex stakeholder environments
Reputable Negotiation Training Certification
Ability to develop high impact sourcing strategies
Solid analytical skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong management skills, with emphasis on people development

Job Responsibility

Accountable for ensuring delivery against the overall and individual Procurement Targets defined for the organisation and the assigned category
Accountable for consolidating supplier, market, category and internal business data and information to form the Category Strategy and run sourcing activities
Accountable for developing and implementing a cohesive, business-aligned long-term Category Strategy at both the category and sub-category level, in alignment with key senior stakeholders across all BUs and Divisions
Accountable for developing and communicating Category Plans for key areas of the category
Responsible for the communication of the final Category Strategy and Category Plans to the relevant stakeholders
Accountable for ensuring the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the category
Owns the key supplier relationship and defines governance process
Accountable for ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place for the category
Accountable for the development of the “Category Playbook” to summarize the strategy, to communicate key contacts and suppliers and to guide the best practice approach to operational buying
Accountable for monitoring compliance and adherence to Trivium Procurement policies and procedures

What we offer

Flexibility and home office
Attractive yearly cafeteria
Comprehensive private medical health insurance
Free language courses
Soft & hard skill trainings
All You Can Move possibility
Inspiring office environment in a center location of Budapest
Exciting projects and challenges
Learn from charismatic, professional leaders
A company culture where we are proud of each other, and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly appreciated

Sr. Manager, IT Category Management and Sourcing

Sr. Manager, IT Category Management and Sourcing is responsible for leading glob...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

100400.00 - 153300.00 USD / Year

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS
7+ years of procurement, IT sourcing, IT vendor management, or related business/legal experience
Deep technical knowledge of IT category management and strategic sourcing, ideally within the hospitality, lodging, or related global enterprise sector
Demonstrated ability to create strategy and implement change in a geographically dispersed, highly matrixed, IT-centric environment

Job Responsibility

Act as a strategic procurement partner for IT and Digital disciplines, advising on IT category management, sourcing strategy, technology risk, and compliance requirements
Develop and refine category strategies for key IT categories (software, cloud services, hardware, telecom, network services, cybersecurity, IT consulting), ensuring alignment with IT leadership, technology roadmaps, and enterprise objectives
Monitor IT demand patterns, spend analytics, technology cost benchmarks, industry trends, and vendor landscapes to identify opportunities, competitive dynamics, and cost-optimization strategies
Identify and implement strategies to mitigate IT supply-chain risks—including cybersecurity exposure, data privacy compliance, vendor concentration risk, EOL/EOS challenges, and service-level performance risks
Manage and optimize IT supplier relationships, ensuring quality, security, operational continuity, and optimal cost-effectiveness
Recommend new IT sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, demand-management approaches, and process improvements to enhance technology procurement efficiency
Lead end-to-end sourcing events for IT initiatives, including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, negotiations, and contracting
Develop timelines and structure cross-functional IT and procurement teams to implement sourcing strategies and large-scale technology initiatives
Use internal tracking tools and KPIs to monitor sourcing progress, competitive bidding, supplier performance, software license utilization, and contract compliance
Apply strong analytical and communication skills to evaluate complex IT proposals, score vendor responses, build detailed business cases (including TCO and ROI models), and present recommendations to IT and executive leadership

What we offer

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical, dental, vision coverage
health care flexible spending account
dependent care flexible spending account
life insurance

Fulltime

Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing - Consumer Products

The Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing is responsible for m...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 years of experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising
Strong knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques
Outstanding negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
Proficiency in English
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills
Ability to influence internal stake holders and drive efficient decision-making
Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management
Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Micro Charts, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Proactively drive measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement
Assist management on the growth of global and segment-wide relationships
Support manager to execute short and long-term sourcing strategies for managed categories, proactively drive the set priorities, objectives, and action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability
Assist manager in the leveraging opportunities and executes sourcing strategies for global site-specific items
Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers are meeting Disney quality standards
Drive product development management, communicating key milestones and deadlines within the sample approval process
Drive proactive production tracking, communicating, and troubleshooting exceptions and delays
Negotiates costing and proposes value engineering options to achieve profitability goals while ensuring product vision is achieved
Collaborate with factory and Product Design to bring new art techniques and applications and researching trends
Support manager to monitor the managed suppliers continues to meet ILS MCS, regulatory standards, and other established supplier performance requirements

Global Category Manager (Marketing)

The project focuses on supporting a global organization in managing procurement ...

Location

Poland , Wroclaw

Salary:

20000.00 - 24000.00 PLN / Month

Astek

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

at least 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
solid exposure to the marketing category (agencies, media, digital, production, events)
successfully managed end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations
strong capability in drafting and negotiating marketing contracts (MSA, SOW, amendments)
confident working autonomously and making informed business decisions
effectively collaborate with and influence senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

leading end-to-end sourcing processes within the marketing category (RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection)
negotiating commercial terms with agencies and marketing suppliers
drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (MSA, SOW, amendments)
collaborating with business stakeholders to define requirements and scope of services
ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
monitoring contract execution and addressing supplier-related issues
identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
reporting sourcing outcomes and cost savings
coordinating activities with regional or global procurement teams

What we offer

Long-term collaboration
Technical training, certifications, and skills development
Competence Center mentoring
Clear career path
Employee benefits package (Multisport, private healthcare, life insurance)
Friendly working atmosphere, team-building events, and team-building meetings

Fulltime

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Workplace Services

Meta is seeking an experienced professional to join our Global Strategic Sourcin...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

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