IT Category Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

A skilled IT Category Manager is required to analyze, organize and execute our IT sourcing strategy across the sector. The position will work closely with engineering, business development, program management and legal.

Therefore, high competency in leadership and business acumen are key. Under the supervision of a Procurement Director, the IT Category Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive commodity (IT Equipment & Software) fact base, identifying strategic procurement opportunities, and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis to support the formation and execution of commodity strategies resulting in superior cost and availability performance.

To further the development and implementation of commodity strategies and process improvements, the Category Manager will engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with engineering, programs, finance, manufacturing, contracts and other supply chain areas to include a supplier’s leadership personnel.

This cross-functional coordination will typically include engagement on integrated project teams (IPTs) where the Category Manager will provide inputs to influence key aspects of the business process and proposal process for identified spend categories (IT Equipment & Software).

The Category Manager will take a lead role in the negotiation of Supplier Agreements including Long Term Supply, Reseller, SW Licensing, NDA’s, Maintenance and Client Services.

In addition, they will participate in supply chain process and system improvement initiatives guiding IT governance processes.

As an agreement SME they will take the lead in negotiation of Terms & Conditions and in particular understand Software End User Licensing Agreements (EULA) and US Government specific requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelors degree and >

8 years plus of combined strategic sourcing, purchasing or supply chain work experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Certification in the following : Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and / or APICS certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $92520 - $157320

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts;

a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.