IT Category Manager, Global Procurement

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** IT Category Manager, Global Procurement
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* Job Summary:

** The IT Category Manager is a critical role within the Global Procurement team responsible for managing category portfolio for Software and Cloud services that align with Axalta’s vision & strategic priorities. This role will report to the IT and Corporate Services Procurement Director.
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* Work Location:

** This role requires a hybrid onsite work presence within one of the following locations and is not eligible for relocation nor sponsorship:
* Glen Mills, PA
* Troy, MI
* Houston, TX
** Key Responsibilities****:
*** Develop and implement IT category strategies to optimize company spend and drive business efficiencies.
* Build strong relationships with the internal IT business partners to understand the global spend and identify opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money.
* Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies and competitive processes with vendors to best position the company for success, including financial analysis and business needs assessment.
* Lead contract negotiations with major vendors for Software and Cloud services.
* Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovations.
* Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines.
* Act as a trusted advisor to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Business, IT) to ensure alignment on strategy, support needed, and timing of best deals and outcomes for Axalta.
* Collaborate with IT stakeholders on strategic planning efforts in support of both IT and company-wide objectives (e.g. RFPs to be launched in the following year, renewal negotiation timing depending on complexity, and net new initiatives/projects).
* Collaborate with Axalta matrix partners (e.g. Legal, Information Security, Privacy) to ensure best deals and outcomes are realized by Axalta in compliance with Axalta policies while mitigating any related risks.
* Own accountability of categories assigned that leverage Axalta as the source in tooling contracts to track savings and competitive events as the source of truth.
* Partner with peers in the IT Procurement team and across Procurement to ensure cohesion.
** Qualifications****:
*** Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent field required with MBA preferred.
* Minimum of 7-10 years IT software procurement background inclusive of contract negotiation and red-lining experience (e.g. master agreements, statements of work, orders).
* Demonstrated success negotiating both large enterprise software agreements (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, Workday, Service Now) and niche software contracts.
* Customer-centric attitude with prior success integrating services with stakeholders and aligning strategies.
* Exceptional written, communication and presentation skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.
* Proven planning, organizational, analytical, and financial skills.
* Strong understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain best practices.
* Experience with Ariba Procurement tooling a plus.
* Credible, respected, and respectful to company members and suppliers at all levels.
* Confidence amidst ambiguity navigating across a dynamic environment to meet critical milestones and deliverables.
* Self-starter and able to work independently.
** Our Company:
** Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
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