Job Description

As the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.Key Responsibilitieso Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for telecommunications and networking products and services that aligns with company objectives. Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.o Cultivate strong relationships with telecommunications and networking suppliers, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve the best value for the organization. Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.o Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the telecommunications and networking category, while maintaining quality standards. Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysiso Ensure that all sourcing activities within the telecommunications and networking category adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy. Uphold ethical sourcing practiceso Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, legal, finance, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organizationo Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and networking sourcing. Share insights and recommendations with leadership to inform strategic decision-makingQualificationso Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).o 5 to 7 + years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong focus on IT sourcing within the hardware, telecommunications, and networking domain.o Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.o In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and networking procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.o Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management and problem-solving abilities.o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuasion)o Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.o Extensive experience in negotiating, reviewing and redlining IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc.).QualificationsAs the Senior Global Category Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our telecommunications and networking sourcing strategy on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of critical network infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.Key Responsibilitieso Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for telecommunications and networking products and services that aligns with company objectives. Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.o Cultivate strong relationships with telecommunications and networking suppliers, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve the best value for the organization. Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.o Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the telecommunications and networking category, while maintaining quality standards. Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysiso Ensure that all sourcing activities within the telecommunications and networking category adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy. Uphold ethical sourcing practiceso Collaborate closely with IT, engineering, legal, finance, and other relevant departments to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organizationo Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and networking sourcing. Share insights and recommendations with leadership to inform strategic decision-makingQualificationso Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).o 5 to 7 + years of experience in procurement and sourcing, with a strong focus on IT sourcing within the hardware, telecommunications, and networking domain.o Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.o In-depth knowledge of telecommunications and networking procurement best practices, market dynamics, and industry trends.o Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management and problem-solving abilities.o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuasion)o Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.o Extensive experience in negotiating, reviewing and redlining IT contracts (MSAs, SOWs etc.).

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