Category Manager

Category Manager

Join us at Entrust. At Entrust, we're shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

The Category Manager is a strategy setter, collaborator, project manager, and negotiator who applies strong knowledge of service offerings to indirect spend categories for the company. This position will have accountability for spend categories, as assigned, such as Product Development, Software and IT Technology typically software. This position will also play a key role in rolling out key project initiatives for the Indirect Procurement organization. The ideal candidate must understand and have experience in project management such that services are effectively provided in support of the assigned categories. The right individual will also be knowledgeable in different procurement methods, as well as understand and negotiate the required agreements for purchasing those items.

Responsibilities :

• Develops and executes global category strategies and prepares, negotiates, manages, and coordinates agreements supporting assigned categories.
• Collaborates with business leaders in the establishment and execution of procurement strategies.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost, and capability. Ensures competitive pricing and service model versus value proposition, industry trends and market dynamics.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, creates statements of work, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting contracts.
• Manages supplier relationship including pipeline development, relationship development, communications, supplier onboarding, and project handoff to operational area.
• Skillfully negotiates to achieve spend targets.
• Works with various functions within the company including other business units to coordinate requirements, facilitate contract co-terminations, and leverage spend.
• Administers and manages supplier contracts to ensure compliance, externally and internally.
• Keeps apprised of market trends and changes in business practices in the assigned categories.
• Tracks cost savings, cost avoidance, and cost increases.
• Performs various reporting and spend analysis to support business goals.
• Leads and executes key projects for the Indirect Procurement Team (examples : implementing a Contract Management Tool and a new Procure-to-Pay System).
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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We believe in securing identitiesbut it doesn't stop there. At Entrust, we're passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we're creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let's build a more secure worldtogether.

Compensation Range :

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $96,056-$140,883 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note : Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

Entrust is an EEO / AA / Disabled / Veterans Employer. For Canadian roles, or where applicable : Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter : Steve Donahue