Category Manager II

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $86.4k - $140.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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TDS Telecommunications LLC

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

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

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories to drive cost savings and informed purchasing decisions • Lead supplier request processes, including RFI, RFP, RFQ and RFB • Negotiate procurement agreements, including contractual terms and pricing • Lead cross-functional sourcing teams • Prepare requests and scoring models • Perform vendor analysis • Develop service level agreements • Manage associated sourcing projects • Redline basic contractual terms such as payment terms and purchase orders • Analyze category, spend, financial and industry data to identify sourcing, cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities • Conduct risk assessment and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to meet or exceed cost-saving targets • Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and stakeholders in Operations, Legal, Accounting and Finance • Present sourcing opportunities to build internal support • Establish and maintain supplier relationships • Manage supplier performance and conduct supplier evaluations • Develop service-improvement plans and implement corrective actions • Create value-added business process efficiencies, reduce costs and mitigate supply-chain risk

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or 4+ years of professional work experience • 6+ years of sourcing or procurement experience • Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts • Ability to lead teams, manage projects and achieve project goals • Ability to identify opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment and process review • Ability to negotiate purchasing agreements • Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP • Experience with Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems • Familiarity with e-procurement technologies • Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless industry beneficial • Proficiency in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) • Interpersonal and customer service skills • CPSM, PMP or Six Sigma certification a plus

🏖️ 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 (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) • TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) • Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) • Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week) • Associate Resource Groups supporting community and professional development