Procurement Category Manager

Full Time

SOTI

Who We AreAt SOTI, we are committed to delivering best in class mobile and IoT device management solutions. We are looking for out of the box thinkers that appreciate the art of creating great software.To us, being visionary is more important than doing things the way they’ve always been done.

What’s in it for you?. The People – From our humble origins in our founder’s basement, to our industry leading position today, SOTI has worked hard to foster a company culture that we can all believe in.

A culture that emphasizes personal growth, continuous innovation and fun. The Growth – Our environment fosters new ideas, fresh perspectives, and the ability to take them over the goal line.

SOTI is a fast-paced environment with a global reach that encourages you to make your mark and be part of something big!. The Technology – You’ll get the chance to work with leading edge technologies and take on complex and interesting projects, as part of highly collaborative and agile teams.

You will work alongside SOTI’s partners which include leading tech giants that will keep you on the cusp of emerging technologies. What You’ll DoTake end-to-end ownership of assigned categories strategies to drive savings aligned with company objectives and business partners goals.Provide leadership and guidance to business partners on best-in-class procurement practices, on-going advancements and opportunities associated with assigned categories, and strategic category insights to support delivery of company objectivesMaintain category playbooksEnsure compliance with the policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines of the company.Effectively partner and collaborate with internal business units to influence, develop, and gain buy-in on category strategiesWork closely with stakeholders to define requirements and delivery specifications; prioritize all requests according to stakeholder needsManage the procurement life cycle and facilitate the complete requisition approval process, including application of our cost allocation methodologiesDevelop and present pricing and service options for large purchases, including saving analysis, vendor offering comparisons, and solution recommendationsEstablish and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufactures; perform market research to better understand current and future offerings relative to our businessNegotiate prices, terms and conditions, delivery specifications, and servicesWork with the accounting team to ensure a smooth and timely process for executing invoice payments and GL postingWork with legal team to ensure that contracts support buying decisionsChallenge the status quo by actively participating in and taking a leadership role in the continuous improvement, implementation of innovations and automations to create best-in-class procurement practices that are intuitive and user-friendly for internal stakeholders Experience You’ll Bring:Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and accomplishments5+ years of relevant experience in procurementExperience managing large and complex projects in software development industry or technology companiesExperience using analytical tools is a plusStrong Excel skills preferredDemonstrates the ability to manage multiple project deliverables on multiple projects effectivelyDemonstrates excellent communication, listening and influencing skills, able to communicate complex information to decision makers and key stakeholders in a clear and concise mannerExcellent commercial understanding and business acumenDemonstrated ability to navigate difficult situations through relationship building and influencing othersResults-driven both short and long term

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