Category Management Opportunity in Professional Services
Join a prestigious insurance leader based in Hartford, Connecticut as an Assistant Director of Category Management for Corporate Services and Real Estate. This is your chance to take charge of strategies that oversee approximately $120M annually within the real estate and corporate services spend categories.
As part of our strategic sourcing team, you will be at the forefront driving cost reductions while emphasizing value through demand management and supplier negotiations. Your expertise will foster best practices development across these vital sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor throughout category management processes.
- Implement innovative procurement tactics aligned with enterprise-wide objectives.
- Strategize leading sourcing events coupled with robust negotiation plans.
- Oversee contracts from drafting stages to execution involving cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree is required; advanced qualifications are beneficial but not mandatory
Experience:
Minimum 5 years' experience required focused on Real Estate/Corporate Services
Proven success developing/executing category strategy
Solid background analyzing market intelligence
Skills Required:
* Proficiency in contract analysis including drafting and negotiating terms that protect stakeholder interests effectively
* Strong relationship-building capabilities allowing efficient interaction among various organizational levels
* Independent decision-making skills paired with consultative guidance delivery
* Commitment-driven professional accustomed to evolving environments
* Advanced communication abilities ensuring clear conveyance of pricing models along with contractual conditions
Technical Abilities:
Expertise using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary; familiarity or hands-on experience utilizing Coupa or other source-to-pay systems highly favored
This role offers hybrid flexibility-anticipated office presence three days weekly-with hopes this aligns seamlessly into your lifestyle! If strategizing impactful procurement solutions excites you then we invite dedicated professionals such as yourself who share our commitment towards excellence!
Let's drive transformative change together - apply now!
