Category Manager- Technology and E-Business at Deloitte

The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction for the sourcing of Category Technology and electronic Business Products & Services, supplier relationship and risk management in a way that optimizes procurement processes and ensures maximum value of money.

Core responsibilities include;

• Oversee the development and execution of annual and multi-year category management strategies and plans to maximize lifecycle value from assigned categories
• Work with the End User department to define category management objectives and execute Go-To-Market and sourcing plans for high-value and critical sourcing initiatives annually
• Coordinate and facilitate strategic sourcing projects, engaging key stakeholders and required cross-functional resources.
• Determine key market intelligence requirements for supplier/cost optimization and provide guidance on trends and strategy impacts.
• Facilitate market and supplier analysis and establish strategic supplier contacts to optimize collaboration on projects.
• Define the best procurement negotiation and contract awarding strategy to achieve value for money on all procurement initiatives.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate projects at all operational levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10-15 years’ relevant experience as a Category Manager or similar role
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology or a related field
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the banking sector
• Relevant experience in procurement, vendor management, E-business and technology sourcing