JOB DESCRIPTION
At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview :
Reporting to the Director - Category Management, the Sr. Category Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the category strategy that is aligned to the business strategies and needs.
Our Impact :
Everyday, ESC ismakinghomepossible we are committed to sourcing and purchasing, the products and services that help the organization achieve our corporate mission.
We create, enable, and sustain value by serving and supporting the core business functions that service Americas homebuyers.
Our mission is to effectively fulfill the needs of the business while minimizing risk and cost.
Your Impact :
Responsible and accountable for end to end development and management of assigned category, including the category profile, category strategy, category sourcing plan,projects,contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance, setting savings targets, developing and managing category process and policies and managing to the spend and savings targets identified for the category
In-depth and current understanding of supply / commodity markets and leverage Sourcing methodologies to drive category(s)
Align with business leaders on their needs and develop category strategy to drive and support functional and business goals and objectives
Qualifications :
BA / BS degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required
10+ years broad-based experience across supply chain, with particular focus in category management, purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, supplier relationship management and performance management
Financial Services Procurement experiences desired
Deep expertise in the category, understanding of current market conditions demonstrated ability to drive savings using different category strategies
Experience managing and leading a team of category or sourcing specialist
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management
Effective written and oral communications
Ability to translate big picture into implementation
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation / Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is a plus
Keys to Success in this Role :
A strong background and experience in Technology Category Management.
Setting category strategies and working with business partners to define procurement and supplier relationship management.
A strong working knowledge of the technology sector of procurement. Specifically, technology infrastructure, telecommunications, cloud services, and network hardware.
Ability to manage a diverse team focused on managing sourcing events, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier base specific to technology products and services.
Having an in-depth and current understanding of supply / commodity markets and leverage Sourcing methodologies to drive technology categories.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing.
Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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