Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement (IT)

This position is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all indirect goods and services. The role will develop and execute Global multi-year procurement strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and value creation, while ensuring consistent quality across all categories. Additionally, the role is responsible for the leadership, development and maturity advancement of the indirect categories. 
 
The responsibilities will include developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories, analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders across different departments to ensure alignment with overall business objectives, all while focusing on goods and services that support day-to-day operations but are not directly part of the final product (IT & Telecom).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads sourcing strategies across multiple high value, complex categories with significant global impact, driving measurable revenue growth and cost optimization for categories exceeding $100 million in annual spend.
• Spend analysis and strategy development: Analyzing indirect spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, then developing strategies to optimize spending across assigned categories. 
• Strategic sourcing: Leading category management initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selection and negotiation. 
• Stakeholder collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives. 
• Supplier relationship management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. 
• Contract negotiation: Negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers, including price, quality, delivery terms, and service level agreements. 
• Market research: Staying updated on market trends, new suppliers, and technological advancements within relevant indirect spend categories. 
• Process improvement: Implementing procurement best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the indirect procurement function. 
• Change management: Communicating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders regarding new sourcing strategies and process changes. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Deliver complex, comprehensive and multi-year strategy which is symbiotic with the long-term strategic growth aspirations of the company whilst simultaneously finding the most cost-effective approach with a constant eye on risk management and resilience.
• Deep collaboration with senior stakeholders, with 360-degree view and understanding of the business and influence stakeholders base to make the right decisions for the company.
• Financial acumen surpasses standard procurement expert, and craft a strategic path with a P&L mindset and provide Henry Schein with a competitive edge in the marketplace.
• Understand the aspirations of stakeholders, synthesize the information and provide the organization with the context to ensure proactive strategic leadership which enables the business’ success.
• This position requires a continuous improvement mindset, curiosity, courage, and should not accept the status quo.
• Change agent to help deliver both process simplification and enhancements. Year over year savings, and optimization.
• Principled and deeply ethical, never risking the business.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and improve efficiency across diverse categories.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive internal stakeholders and senior external supply partners.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, a proven influencer and integrator.
• Experience managing and leading projects with a geographically dispersed group of stakeholders with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven Leadership Experience
• Experience in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an innovative mindset.
• Results-oriented self-starter with strong business acumen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Procurement consulting experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in other Procurement categories
• Experience with sourcing and procurement technology solutions and tools
• Exposure to organizational transformation efforts
• International experience

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Actively use a wide-range of unique professional skills; expert understanding of industry practices
• Excellent proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Outstanding planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Strong ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company
• Strong negotiating skills
• Resolve complex issues in effective ways
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
• Expert in multiple technical and/or business skills
• Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relations

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent preferred. May hold two or more industry certifications.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

The posted range for this position is $110,692-$152,202, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers

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