Job Description

The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for leading assigned categories and vendors in an efficient, effective, and reliable manner. Responsible for developing category and vendor sourcing strategies, drafting solicitations, leading negotiations, monitoring vendor performance and optimizing company supplier spending. The category manager is also responsible for helping Clean Earth and Procurement achieve its financial and operational targets.

Qualifications

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect categories, ensuring alignment with the company’s procurement and business goals.
• Assist in procurement planning to ensure alignment with financial objectives and project timelines.
• Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and strategic vendors relationship with key vendors in the category.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and negotiation processes for contracts in HR, IT, EHS, CAPEX, Engineering and other support Functions and demonstrate year on year cost savings and avoidance.
• Collaborate with the legal and insurance and other critical teams’ teams to finalize contract terms, ensure risk mitigation, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Ensure contract terms align with insurance requirements, mitigating liabilities and supporting organizational risk management policies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Optimize vendor performance by establishing and monitoring KPIs, conducting QBRs and ensuring compliance with SLAS and contract terms.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through TCO analysis and joint process improvement opportunities with suppliers.
• Partner closely with key stakeholders in HR, IT, EHS and Engineering and other assigned Functional teams to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
• Maintain and enhance positive vendor relationships to foster collaboration & efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Procurement team members fostering professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the procurement team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent
• Procurement experience working within a large, multi-site organization
• Hazardous waste industry experience
• Oracle procurement experience

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