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Senior Manager, Professional Services & BPO

The Senior Manager of Professional Services & BPO will lead the development of t...

Location

United States of America , Parsippany

Salary:

140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

avis budget group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
7+ years of progressive procurement experience, with expertise in professional services, IT, P2P, and administrative cost categories
Experience managing large-scale procurement portfolios ($250MM+)
Demonstrated success in building, aligning, and executing global sourcing strategies
Strong negotiation and contracting expertise, with proven results in risk management and cost optimization
Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills in a global, matrixed environment
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement comprehensive, globally aligned sourcing strategies for professional services and BPO categories
Ensure the development of agreements and supplier relationships that mitigate risks related to market volatility, regulatory compliance, currency fluctuations, and operational dependencies
Manage supplier relationships using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) best practices to maximize value in cost, service, and quality
Deliver business-aligned savings goals and other procurement KPIs
Support the development and implementation of internationally standardized procurement practices
Drive cross-market best practice sharing and foster supplier partnerships that enhance global performance
Partner with internal stakeholders, including IT, Finance, HR, and Operations, to align strategies with business priorities
Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations, service-level agreements, and compliance requirements
Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain and vendor risks impacting business continuity or costs
Develop, track, and report on procurement KPIs to measure efficiency, compliance, and value delivery

What we offer

Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

Fulltime

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services

As the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services, you will lead t...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

182000.00 - 202000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, ideally in Professional Services, Human Capital, Outsourcing, or related categories
Bachelor's Degree
12+ years of experience in global strategic sourcing or indirect procurement
Strong understanding of professional services and delivery models, pricing strategies, supplier performance management, and cost modeling
Demonstrated ability to lead RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier business reviews
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
able to influence without directing at all levels
Track record of driving cost savings while improving service quality and operational reliability
MBA, JD, or advanced degree in Finance, or Business is a bonus
Demonstrated ability to build and implement strategic sourcing category plans that foster cross-functional alignment, elevate category influence, and deliver measurable impact

Job Responsibility

Help lead Uber’s Professional Services Sourcing Strategy: Oversee portfolio planning, lead complex negotiations, and manage supplier partner performance worldwide
Optimize Professional Services: Develop sourcing strategies to ensure Uber’s investments align with business growth, and cost efficiency
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and Business Units, to ensure alignment with Uber’s broader business goals. Build and maintain solid business partner relationships with high degrees of openness and transparency
Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure Uber’s interests are protected at all times, and we mitigate / minimize any and all risks

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Senior Manager - Category Management (Technology Services)

The Global Category Senior Manager at Amgen will develop and execute global stra...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 5 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Master’s degree and 8 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba), ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve the global category strategy for Technology Services, aligned with business goals, with a focus on unlocking value, optimizing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk
Partner with Technology stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, and Operations to understand needs and shape procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices tailored to the Technology Services domain
Lead the creation of robust, financially grounded business cases (e.g., outsourcing models, total cost of ownership, supplier consolidation) that support procurement decisions and drive measurable impact
Stay ahead of market shifts in professional technology services— including evolving delivery models, workforce trends, and service innovation— and translate insights into actionable strategies
Design and drive a multi-year sourcing roadmap for Technology Services aligned with Amgen’s broader vision
Build relationships with external experts, peer companies, and industry bodies to bring leading practices and innovation into Amgen’s Technology Services sourcing strategy
Partner with category managers for consulting and staff augmentation to ensure Amgen take a holistic approach to all external resource driven spend
Provide strategic oversight as the global lead for Technology Services sourcing, ensuring alignment between category strategies and evolving business needs
Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring strategies meet diverse needs and are implemented effectively

Category Manager Storage & Data Services

The Category management function defines and manages the product offering, posit...

Location

Malaysia

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University or Bachelors degree in Marketing or Finance
advanced degree or MBA preferred
Typically 8-12 years of professional experience with a combination of Marketing, Sales, Business Planning experience preferred
Consumer and/or Commercial Partner management expertise
End User Account management as an alternative
IT industry knowledge
Business planning skills, multidimensional
Financial planning and modelling skills
Strong communication skills at senior management internally and externally
Knowledge of promotional marketing processes and practices

Job Responsibility

Deep understanding of the category product, business management and sales challenges and strategies
Actively contributes to the definition of the category business plan
Establishes relationships and represents team with sales force and other partners at senior level
Product line and quota responsibility for a significant share of the product range, or a specific customer segment
Functional responsibility for the team in one or several areas (market analysis, marketing engagement, SF communication etc)
May lead a subset of the team
May lead overall engagement with one or several sales teams
May lead engagement partnership with external IT vendor

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits
Personal & Professional Development programs
Unconditional Inclusion
Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing

Fulltime

Regional Category Manager

ATS Corporation is looking for an experienced Regional Category Manager to devel...

Location

Canada , Cambridge

Salary:

112000.00 - 154000.00 CAD / Year

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in a purchasing related field, business management, engineering, or equivalent discipline. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
A minimum of 5 years of sourcing and project management experience in a custom manufacturing environment
Proven capability to develop and apply sourcing strategies to drive long term business improvement
Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software
Ability to effectively manage large data files derived from ERP systems
Proven negotiation and commercial capabilities
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interact in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the overall strategy and relationship with vendors globally
Owns the overall assigned ATS Material spend and is responsible to achieve savings in line with business objectives
Devise & implement a category acquisition strategy
Communicate with, evaluate and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals and objectives
Negotiate framework agreements with suppliers which may include pricing, credit terms, discounts, rebates and other general terms, applicable across multiple projects
Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings
The Regional Category Manager –will focus in performing data analysis to find opportunities and drive change in all aspects which will improve material costs, such as supplier selection, elimination of high cost components/suppliers
Be the single point of contact for all new difficult and unusual issues that may arise, ensuring that ownership and accountability are clearly established and communicated
Be knowledgeable of the industry, suppliers’ business and the supply market overall
Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing

What we offer

Annual cash incentive
Full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits
Flexible work schedules (where applicable)

Fulltime

Flex Senior Manager, Select + Midscale Brand Management

The Flex Senior Manager, Select & Midscale Brand Management is a member of the S...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

53.07 - 68.55 USD / Hour

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major
Five or more years' relevant professional experience in brand, operations, or related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance
Hospitality and/or brand management experience
Project management experience
Experience with advanced presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity
Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Support brand strategy as well as monitor and maintain brand health with a focus toward growth
Support Select and Midscale category positioning projects, guest experience programming strategy, brand strategy and differentiation work
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise to activate brand strategy
Supports the development of a compelling and differentiated brand strategy
Identifies and executes new initiatives and projects for the brand
Creates project plans, guides and engages respective project teams
Informs business strategies, plans and initiatives with relevant consumer and market trend data
Supports the brand-specific direction of the talent strategy, service culture programs and training tools
Partners with the Global Marketing organization on the development of customer facing brand communications
Supports brand approach to experiential marketing and global brand partnerships

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Category Manager

We are seeking a category management professional with strong commercial insight...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities, particularly in multi-year and complex contractual agreements
Experienced in telecoms procurement, with a solid understanding of the leased lines market, industry practices, and trends
Confident working with virtual, cross-cultural teams and influencing stakeholders at senior levels
Comfortable analysing data to support decision-making and category transformation initiatives
Skilled in written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations
Knowledgeable in network services, with exposure to data centre commercial models considered an advantage
Professionally proficient in English and German

Job Responsibility

Define, gain approval for, and execute the global leased lines category strategy across Vodafone markets
Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals or amendments in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders
Drive the delivery of sourcing initiatives end-to-end, ensuring savings and performance improvements are realised within agreed timelines
Build and maintain effective partnerships with senior stakeholders, policy owners, and local market teams
Develop and lead negotiation strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhanced service delivery
Design and implement innovative commercial models and sourcing solutions for Vodafone and third-party customers
Identify performance improvement opportunities within the category and lead corrective actions
Contribute to reporting and tracking of category targets in line with supply chain governance and standards
Promote consistent use of supply chain tools, processes, and policies across markets

Fulltime

Junior Category Manager

Here at AIS, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Junior Category Man...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

34275.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience within the flooring or wider home category with an exceptional commercial eye for product
Strong commercial awareness of the category and the overall market
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels
Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box
Fresh thinker and generates ideas with a ‘can do’ attitude
Exceptional negotiator and has strong influencing skills
A flexible and reliable team player
Computer literacy including competence in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Able to consistently produce accurate work to a high standard

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the Buyer, taking ownership of key product areas and supporting collaborative decision-making
Contribute to division strategy and product development by participating in reviews and sharing insights with the senior team
Demonstrate commercial awareness by sourcing new products, brands, and suppliers to keep our range fresh and competitive
Support P&L management by making decisions that maximise sales and control costs
Develop and maintain the exclusive own label collection, with the introduction of new ranges, from conception to launch with the group
Make informed choices based on market trends, data, member feedback, and competitor analysis
Provide exceptional service to Members through regular calls and visits, building strong relationships and understanding their needs
Promote member and supplier engagement via webinars, strategy groups, and meetings
Visit Member stores, set objectives, and report findings to drive improvements
Manage and curate content for our Hub and Yammer platforms, ensuring high standards and engaging communication

What we offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays (in a full leave year, pro rata for part time employees)
Opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 10 days per leave year)
Birthday leave - no one should work on their birthday so have the day off on us!
Company pension scheme
Employee Wellbeing Scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to work scheme
Charity / volunteering Leave
Free employee parking
Onsite catering service (subsidised rate for employees)
Access to discounts and staff sales

Fulltime

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