Senior Procurement Category Manager, Technology

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October 22

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Vista

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B2B • eCommerce • Design/UX

Vista is a remote-first company dedicated to empowering small businesses by providing exceptional services in technology, design, marketing, and customer care. With a global workforce of over 6,500 team members across 17 countries, Vista emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainability. Their commitment to innovation enables small businesses to thrive, while the company's culture fosters personal and professional growth for its employees.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1995

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 $40M Venture Round on 2003-07

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough market research and internal analysis to understand the trends, risks, and opportunities within the Technology category (including all subcategories: cloud infrastructures and services, SaaS, business solutions, CRM, cybersecurity, collaboration tools, etc…). • Based on this analysis, develop procurement strategies and implement projects that align with the organization’s objectives, focusing on cost reduction, spend control and demand management, services improvement, and innovation. • Manage relationships with suppliers, including selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts and renewals, and managing ongoing performance. • Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, such as technology, operations, and finance teams, to understand their needs and ensure the procurement strategy supports the overall business goals. • Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing. • Play a critical role in developing and implementing sustainable procurement practices. • Identify and evaluate opportunities for new products or improvements to existing ones that can drive company revenue growth. • Participate and support procurement projects in other indirect categories as opportunities arise.

🎯 Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Technical field. • Possess a minimum of five years of experience in Category Management for Technology, in mature and advanced environments, leading this strategic category within an international corporate framework, managing across diverse business units, geographies, and multiple currencies. • Strong analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of business analysis, costing, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models. • Advanced proficiency in the Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite • Complete fluency in English, both written and verbal. • Fundamental knowledge of legal documentation, with the capability to interpret contracts and determine when to engage legal support. • Willingness to travel globally around 10% of the time, with peaks up to 25%. • Nice to Have: Fluency in additional languages, particularly German, Italian, or French are highly appreciated. • At least three years of experience in other subcategories within Indirects

🏖️ Benefits

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion • Equal Opportunity Employer