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Job Summary

As a Category Manager, you are part of the Global Indirect Procurement team responsible for strategic sourcing of goods, and services for your designated categories. You will serve as a business interface, along with your assigned Business Sourcing Partner/s, between your business unit customers as applicable for the categories you manage. You will work with your Business Sourcing Partner(s), your designated business unit customers to manage sourcing demand and customer requirements for your designated categories and business units. You will focus on assisting your Business Sourcing Partner(s)in developing sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories, as well as the execution of sourcing projects and contract negotiations that are deemed to be strategic in nature. You will also be responsible to identify new opportunities together with the Business Sourcing Manager as well as service improvements with your internal customers. To be successful, you will need to be extremely organized; able to collaborate and partner in a complex environment; have good communication and facilitation skills; and be a motivated self-starter

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Sourcing

+ Execution of strategic sourcing projects in designated business units, working with the business unit customers, and Business Sourcing Partners which includes but is not limited to drafting of agreements, Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.

+ Ensuring Sourcing Managers as well as Contracting and Sourcing Analysts follow the category strategy

+ Participates in post sourcing project reviews and project evaluations

+ Implements change management strategies within designated business units to increase utilization of best practices sourcing and procurement solutions

+ Participates in standardized relationship management processes globally for designated business area(s)

+ Develops an understanding of the designated business unit market strategy and in coordination with the Business Sourcing Partners, proactively identifies individual spend category strategies that will allow to meet aggressive cost reduction targets

+ Assists the Business Sourcing Partner in business unit capacity and demand planning forecasting customer business unit demand for GSS services

+ Negotiation of global preferred supplier agreements

+ Maintains the contracting database and feeds the SRM system

Sourcing Operations

+ Provides feedback on procurement processes and work streams

+ Creates and approves work orders, tracks and reports status of sourcing projects

+ Creates and maintains Category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred vendors and business unit requirements for PR2PO execution

+ Reviews procurement requests outside category card guidelines and approves waivers when applicable

+ Has deep process skills; an understanding of process costs, and the ability to work with operations and the tactical sourcing team to ensure effective operations and agreed upon service levels.

+ Propose efficiencies improvement through Robotic Process Automation

Job Requirements

Education:

+ An MBA/Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree required, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

+ A minimum of 8 years of experience as an individual contributor

+ At least 5 years of experience leading projects including managing resources, directing others work, setting deadlines and monitoring status (globally preferred)

+ Significant prior experience in all elements of sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services.

+ Experience conducting strategic sourcing for indirect spend categories

+ Experience in drafting of agreements, (RFI), (RFP) and (RFQ) documentation with limited direction using traditional or e-sourcing applications.

+ Leads & designs category, sourcing strategy and demand planning discussions, using group facilitation strengths and experience

+ Proven negotiations skills

+ Ability to develop and analyze business cases, spend analytics, financial models and translate data into convincing information

+ Strong Project Management skills with the ability to lead, prioritize activities, and manage multiple critical projects

+ Effective written and verbal communication and influencing skills (both internally with customers, and the supplier community

+ Ability to collaborate and partner with others internally and with designated business unit customers

+ Knowledge of productivity and service level measures and methodologies.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects is required

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is $120,00 - $155,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

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At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.

We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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