Global IT Sourcing Category Management Lead Consultant

November 20

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Allstate

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Auto Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Planning • Homeowners Insurance • Motorcycle Insurance

10,000+ employees

Founded 1931

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2014-01

Description

• Perform all aspects of the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) process for assigned commodities including contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning and validation of right pricing • Develop and execute an overarching category strategy and plan for applicable categories • Negotiate contract terms and perform all aspects of the contract process • Proactively assess sourcing and category opportunities by gathering spend information, company purchasing patterns, competitive position, structured analysis of supplier/category industry, economics, market conditions, and expiring contracts to make recommendations based on these findings • Lead discussions with internal clients, expense managers, and key stakeholders to develop and implement demand management guidelines to govern the use of assigned commodities • Conduct business reviews with suppliers and internal clients to measure supplier performance, contract adherence and participate in issue resolution • Document supplier performance measurements that ensure achievement of client goals • Create and implement SPM plan and internal compliance standards and measurements • Measure and management internal compliance with demand management guidelines and take corrective actions as appropriate

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred) • 5 or more years of experience (Preferred) • In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.