Category Manager I

🕒 May 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $75.3k - $122.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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TDS Telecommunications LLC

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1969

📡 Telecommunications

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

Telecommunications • B2C • eCommerce

TDS Telecommunications LLC is a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet, telephone, and television services. The company focuses on delivering reliable and affordable connectivity for both residential and business customers. With a commitment to community involvement and customer support, TDS is dedicated to enhancing the online experience through advanced technology and excellent service.

📋 Description

• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams; prepare and develop requests (RF – X) and scoring models; perform vendor analysis; develop service level agreements (SLA); and manage associated sourcing projects. • Demonstrate understanding and ability to redline basic contractual terms such as Payment Terms, Purchase Orders, etc. • Obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of products & services within category area(s) of focus, supplier's processes and industry trends and practices. • Perform moderate analysis of category, spend, financial and industry data to identify sourcing, as well as cost- savings and reduction opportunities through collaboration with clients and stakeholders to meet or exceed cost saving targets. • Negotiate mutually beneficial purchasing agreements. • Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders, such as Operations, Legal, Accounting and Finance by identifying and addressing purchasing/contracting needs. • Present sourcing opportunities to build internal support among clients and stakeholders. • Create value-added business process efficiencies, reduce costs, and mitigate risk throughout the supply chain sourcing lifecycle.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years of professional work experience. • 4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience. • CPSM, PMP or Six Sigma certification a plus. • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts. • Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and achieve project goals; identify opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment and process review; and negotiate purchasing agreements a plus. • Knowledge of, and experience with, ERP (particularly SAP), Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems; familiarity with e-procurement technologies. • Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless industry is beneficial. • Proficient in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project). • Interpersonal and customer service skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave • Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment) • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • TDS Service Discounts • Education Assistance • Paid Volunteer Time