Sr Consultant, Procurement Category Management; Technology

Position: Sr Consultant, Procurement Category Management (Technology)
* ** May include leadership of up to 2–4 associates, based on business needs and candidate experience.**
* ** Develop and execute category strategies to maximize value and drive continuous improvement.**
* ** Lead transformation initiatives to build a resilient, cost-effective supply chain.**
* ** Deliver annual savings and cash improvement targets through cost-reduction strategies.**
* ** Track and leverage KPIs to measure and improve category performance.**
* ** Manage supplier relationships, including risk mitigation, performance, and innovation.**
* ** Identify and implement procurement strategies (e.g., payment terms, supply base consolidation).**
* ** Forecast market trends and adjust plans accordingly.**
* ** Present executive summaries to senior leaders on trends, risks, and opportunities.**
* ** Hybrid role based in Columbus, OH; typically 1–2 days per week in-office.**
* ** This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.
*** Partners and collaborates with multiple Business Partners, Finance, Technology and other Procurement team members to manage new, complex sourcing requests, current contract pipelines for multimillion dollar categories and vendor agreements.  Work with reporting teams to develop data analytics and make changes to Procurement policy and procedures to ensure a predictable, easy-to-follow and efficient procurement process.
* Conducts extensive, continuous industry research and benchmark analysis within a defined spend category. Establishes a detailed category strategy for a highly technical domain, monitors purchasing trends and identifies top suppliers and innovations within the category.
* Consults with Business Partners and is a trusted advisor to manage Business Unit and Procurement relationship, by building forecasts of demand, service levels requirements, Total Cost of Ownership models, contractual and other risk requirements (by category domain, actual and forecasted spend), identifying cost reduction opportunities, and developing recommendations. Acts as Project Manager executing with business partners, Finance, and Technology.
* Facilitates highly complex competitive bid activity, including requests for proposal (RFP), quote (RFQ) or information (RFI), where applicable. Negotiates the terms of the contract, including conditions, clauses, and service level agreements.  Documents achieved savings for Finance approval.
* Assesses supplier risk prior to contract and collaborates with applicable risk partners, including Information Risk Management, Technology Review Boards, Privacy etc., for additional specialized assessments or necessary contract provisions.
* Analyzes and aligns Category goals and objectives to maximize usage of top suppliers and best practices in Sustainability.
* Mentors and trains new associates on Procurement policy, processes and helps them develop Sourcing Skills.

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

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