Catalog Category manager
Description -
Job Summary
This role is responsible for driving the efficient procurement of goods and services required for the organization's operations, contributing to the overall success of the procurement function.
Responsibilities
- Responsible of overseeing Catalog implementations and maintenance in partnership with IT and external suppliers.
- Identifies opportunities for Catalog process improvement and automation.
- Builds relationship with key stakeholders understanding business priorities and translating them into procurement Catalog plans and focusing on producing an adequate customer experience.
- Identifies opportunities for implementing new Catalogs.
- Solves complex issues and drives tactical and strategic initiatives, such as leading process standardizations or process improvement initiatives.
- Monitors the Catalog program including key metrics and supplier performance.
- Identifies issues and proposed solutions with limited guidance.
- Provides independent, analytic, and strategic support.
- In partnership with Category, manages the relationship with suppliers operating in Ariba automated Catalogs.
- Mentors lower level contributors.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, category management, operations, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Category Management
- Finance
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Supplier Management
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Benefits (for candidates based in Romania)
- Flexible working hours to support work - life balance
- 24 days of vacation leave
- Private medical subscription within the Medicover network
- Meal vouchers
- Flexible Benefits Program tailored to your needs
- Internal growth and skill development, including access to both HP’s internal learning platforms and Udemy Business
- Corporate volunteering activities and community involvement opportunities
- Wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Program, health initiatives, screenings, sport & fitness activities)
- Employee badge discounts and additional internal perks
- A global, inclusive, and supportive culture - the HP Way in practice
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Job -
Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (Romania)
Travel -
Relocation -
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