JOB DESCRIPTION Company has an opportunity for an Indirect Procurement Category Manager in our Americas Region (Canada, Mexico, USA). We are looking for an individual who will design and execute sourcing strategies for Capital materials and services category, including new/used equipment, service contracts, spare parts, facility maintenance & improvement, and IT equipment and services. We are looking for a positive, driven, and proactive self-starter who is motivated by success and a natural passion to deliver best value for money. You will work well under pressure, have the ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Develop and execute various sourcing strategies to increase procurement coverage in the Americas, ensuring competitive advantage and sustainable year-on-year improvements in terms of cost, quality, service, and innovation. Lead and execute sourcing projects including strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations, risk management, and contract execution. Perform total cost of ownership evaluations and supply-market research, and conduct pricing audits and impact analysis in the pursuit of continuous cost improvements Develop and maintain vendor scorecards relating to quality, value, performance, and customer service. Identify and resolve strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction Degree in an industrial, supply chain, or engineering discipline A minimum of 10 years’ experience with indirect procurement of materials and services Professional certifications preferred – (i.e., CPM, APICS, CPSM, CIPS, 6Sigma) Significant category experience in sourcing, contracting, implementation, and project management within a Fortune 500 company, consultancy, or large service industry company Knowledge of recent and relevant contract language and regulatory requirements Proven experience in designing and executing sourcing strategies that consistently deliver measurable bottom line cost savings Expert negotiator and influencer with multi-site implementation experience Strong interpersonal skills for communication, networking, and influencing across an organization Highly numerate with advanced experience in Excel and manipulating large databases of information Creative outlook when problem solving Excited by innovation and new opportunities – a strategic thinker, self-starter willing to initiate, plan, and drive results. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team - to use initiative and work autonomously Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
