Technology Category Manager

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Job Summary:

This role is responsible for the IT/Technology/Martech procurement category. Leading category strategies, sourcing programs, supplier management activities and complex procurement initiatives for the assigned Indirect spend category. This role partners with business leaders to understand requirements, improve supplier value, deliver cost savings and strengthen procurement process discipline. The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement professional capable of operating independently with executive stakeholders and business partners leading complex technology negotiations while delivering measurable financial results.

Must possess deep expertise in software licensing, SaaS negotiations, AI and IT services procurement while balancing commercial value, business requirements and risk management. 

Key Performance Indicators: 

• Definition and delivery of category plans to drive savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability in keeping with the Rentokil -Terminix objectives to deliver in-year AOP targets and long-term sustainable competitive advantage.
• Spend accountability circa $50 - $100m but high complexity and business risk

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including stakeholder alignment, supplier selection, RFP/RFQ execution, analysis,negotiations and aware recommendations.
• Lead large impact targeted negotiations
• Develop negotiation strategies that address commercial value, service expectation, risk, contract flexibility and supplierperformance
• Partner with Legal, Finance, InfoSec and business stakeholders to support contract review and business decision-making.

Supplier & Financial Management

• Manage key supplier relationships and support supplier performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvementefforts
• Deliver annual P&L reduction through sourcing, negotiation, demand management, supplier optimization, savings pipeline, benefit validation and budget impact
• Track sourcing results, validate benefits with Finance as appropriate and support leadership reporting

Stakeholder Management

• Develop executive stakeholder relationships and drive organizational alignment to position Procurement as a strategicbusiness partner.
• Partner with CIO/CMO leadership teams on technology roadmap decisions that influence sourcing strategies and long term roadmap of initiatives.
• Develop strong partnerships to ensure early engagement of Procurement in all Technology initiatives
• Balance stakeholder priorities with governance, risk management and business requirements to support informed decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement actress Procurement and business functions.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing or related field OR equivalent years of experience.

Experience

• IT/Technology Procurement experience of over 5+ years required
• Experience in negotiating and optimizing strategic programs to match organizational goals and circumstances
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations and procurement best practices across multiple spend categories.
• Expertise in leading complex sourcing events, supplier negotiations and cross-functional procurement initiatives that drive cost optimization
• Experience managing business stakeholders and indirect supplier relationships and delivering measurable savings or value outcomes.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be prepared to:

• Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers, phones and etc.
• Performing repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers, such as typing, picking, and pinching, within your regular work environment.
• Express or exchange ideas with others through the use of spoken word, quickly, accurately, and at an easily audible volume, and receive detailed information through oral communication at usual speaking levels without correction, and/or make fine discriminations in the nature of sounds in the environment.

Incumbent is required to have:

• Near-range visual acuity for detailed tasks and ability to perform activities with precision such as analyzing data, viewing computer screens or reading extensively.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. No sponsorship is available now or in the future for this position.

Base Pay Range $85,600 - $111,200 / year

While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

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Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

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Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career 

• Training and development programs available

• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days

• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

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