<p>Description:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The overall goal is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend within the assigned Categories, the lowest sourcing risks, and best supplier performances to ensure the highest efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement team.</p> </li><li> <p>Category Management is responsible for an assigned set of categories and contracts within Indirect Materials and Services. This specific role will be accountable for definition of the category strategy, leading sourcing initiatives, contracting and the management of critical supplier relationships in conjunction with key business stakeholders, procurement operations and leadership teams.</p> </li><li> <p>He/she serves as the point of escalation for supplier issues within the assigned categories and contracts including issues related to service, delivery, commercial terms and contractual disputes.</p> </li><li> <p>He/she must execute best-in-class procurement processes using state-of-the-art procurement IT software support, ensuring the Procurement organization is utilizing the maximum potential within global and local markets (Cost Savings, Innovation, Quality, Logistics).</p> </li><li> <p>This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Procurement - Indirect Category Management and Central Services.</p> </li></ul>