Regional Category Buyer

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Job title: Regional Indirect Category Lead

We are currently looking for a highly motivated procurement professional with excellent contracting sourcing best practice skills to join Multi-Color Corporation as a Regional Indirect Category Lead. The Regional Indirect Category Lead will be responsible for supporting the Global Category Manager in defining and executing strategic sourcing strategies, conducting sourcing events, evaluating event results, negotiating with vendors, and performing contract management.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the Global Category Manager, supports the development of sourcing strategies of IT spend, by aligning key business stakeholder needs and recommending the sourcing approach while establishing the project plan/timeline to deliver an effective sourcing solution.
• Under direction of Global Category Manager, negotiate contracts. A comprehensive understanding of SAAS, Equipment solutions, and Contracts is a must-have.
• Deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies by leading cross functional stakeholder groups through fact-based, data-driven sourcing initiatives.
• Must be comfortable with operating in a continuous improvement atmosphere and achieving year-over-year results.
• Must perform and maintain a positive and collaborative work culture

Key Competencies & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Location: preferably hybrid in the Illinois or Wisconsin area; will consider fully remote for the right candidate.
• 2+ years contracting experience within the IT category, specifically for SAAS and Equipment contracts.
• Have advanced knowledge and training in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. The Regional Indirect Category Lead must be able to efficiently compile and analyze data and create reports and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural skills. Will have to be able to influence stakeholder and leaders
• Ability to develop strategy and execution to drive results
• Project Management skills – must be results-driven and able to work independently.
• position requires up to 10% travel, as necessary, domestic, and international (passport required) to support MCC business requirements.