Senior Category Manager Cloud Software Digital

Key Responsibilities

Support strategic sourcing initiatives for software cloud solutions SaaS PaaS IaaS infrastructure hardware telecommunications digital solutions and technologyrelated professional services

Manage complex RFP RFQ and supplier selection processes driving value cost optimization innovation and risk mitigation

Negotiate and execute contracts statements of work amendments renewals and other commercial agreements

Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by providing market intelligence supplier recommendations pricing benchmarks and commercial contracting guidance

Independently manage a high volume of sourcing projects contract negotiations supplier engagements and business requests while supporting Senior Sourcing Managers in executing category strategies and procurement objectives

Balance strategic highpriority initiatives with daytoday operational sourcing and contracting activities while meeting aggressive timelines and evolving business needs

Support TSA exit initiatives by identifying sourcing negotiating and onboarding replacement suppliers technologies and services required to support MiniMeds standalone operating model

Lead sourcing and contracting activities associated with TSA transitions ensuring continuity of service effective risk management and timely execution of replacement agreements

Partner with Legal Finance Privacy Cybersecurity PMO Quality and business stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management and supplier onboarding

Ensure sourcing activities comply with applicable regulatory privacy security and compliance requirements

Proactively manage supplier performance contract renewals commercial risk assessments and business continuity considerations

Monitor technology trends market conditions supplier innovations and emerging solutions to identify opportunities for business value creation

Support procurement process improvements governance initiatives and procurement transformation programs

Contribute to category planning supplier relationship management and longterm sourcing strategies

Required Qualifications

Must Have

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Information Technology Finance or a related field