Cordis
When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.
At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.
If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.
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Job Summary
The Global IT Category Manager will lead sourcing and supplier management activities as well as define and enforce IT procurement policy worldwide (NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC) focusing on understanding, optimizing, and directing IT spend and asset utilization. This is a remote role within the continental US and will be required to participate in meetings during non-office hours as needed to support our international operation. Responsibilities
Developing and executing against IT category management plans designed to enable short- and long-term technology, data, and network communications strategies across the Cordis enterprise. Building and maintaining Cordis stakeholder relationships to report on current IT spend and supplier performance, and staying in the loop on and prepare for upcoming activities that impact IT spend. Conducting various forms of Cordis IT spend and utilization analysis supported by market data, internal and external benchmarks, and current operating metrics. Proactive leadership and accountability for all committed IT sourcing projects delivering improvements in spend, working capital, and supplier performance. Monitoring and managing key critical IT supplier performance through SLAs and quarterly and annual scorecard business reviews. Driving contract review and maintenance for all relevant IT suppliers, including monitoring and maintenance of notice periods, charges by the vendors, and changes to services. Defining, monitoring, and driving compliance to IT procurement policies and procedures for company users. Qualifications
7-10+ years of IT procurement experience and significant experience managing sourcing, outsourcing, negotiations & contract development. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
Deep working knowledge of the IT industry commercial landscape and prior experience negotiating mid to large enterprise contracts and pricing models. Ability to listen and think critically, professionally challenge positions, and form persuasive arguments with teams, leadership, and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead and deliver results on complex, cross-functional projects, and global projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills (multi-lingual skills a plus). Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants.
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The Global IT Category Manager will lead sourcing and supplier management activities as well as define and enforce IT procurement policy worldwide (NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC) focusing on understanding, optimizing, and directing IT spend and asset utilization. This is a remote role within the continental US and will be required to participate in meetings during non-office hours as needed to support our international operation. Responsibilities
Developing and executing against IT category management plans designed to enable short- and long-term technology, data, and network communications strategies across the Cordis enterprise. Building and maintaining Cordis stakeholder relationships to report on current IT spend and supplier performance, and staying in the loop on and prepare for upcoming activities that impact IT spend. Conducting various forms of Cordis IT spend and utilization analysis supported by market data, internal and external benchmarks, and current operating metrics. Proactive leadership and accountability for all committed IT sourcing projects delivering improvements in spend, working capital, and supplier performance. Monitoring and managing key critical IT supplier performance through SLAs and quarterly and annual scorecard business reviews. Driving contract review and maintenance for all relevant IT suppliers, including monitoring and maintenance of notice periods, charges by the vendors, and changes to services. Defining, monitoring, and driving compliance to IT procurement policies and procedures for company users. Qualifications
7-10+ years of IT procurement experience and significant experience managing sourcing, outsourcing, negotiations & contract development. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
Deep working knowledge of the IT industry commercial landscape and prior experience negotiating mid to large enterprise contracts and pricing models. Ability to listen and think critically, professionally challenge positions, and form persuasive arguments with teams, leadership, and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead and deliver results on complex, cross-functional projects, and global projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills (multi-lingual skills a plus). Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants.
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