GEICO

Procurement, Category Management

GEICO

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois

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Salary

💰 $95,325 - $157,850 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • GEICO’s Procurement team seeking an experienced Category Manager to establish effective governance over GEICO’s supplier partnerships specifically pertaining to marketing, product, and real estate. Primary focus will be oversight of GEICO’s highest tiered suppliers based on risk, spend, and complexity. Contract SME for all new and “Key” incumbent renewal contracts for their supplier. Works closely with internal team members establishing and maintaining relationships with internal business partners to ensure products and services align with Geico’s information security protocols and domain target architectures. Identify value-generating opportunities (e.g., savings, efficiencies, or revenue growth) within supplier engagements, licensing models, or services. Lead RFx events and contract negotiations in alignment with Geico contract processes, policies, and procedures. Partner with internal risk groups to ensure third party relationships are compliant with all relevant policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure successful delivery against third party contractual obligations, including management of SLAs, True-ups, notification windows, etc. Plan and lead periodic risk reviews and assessments of supplier relationships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or military experience preferred 3-5 years of experience in marketing, product, or real estate business sector Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills Proven track record of identifying and implementing improvements to business processes Experience negotiating contracts, including professional services Experience with ensuring customer requirements are met during the negotiation process Experience communicating with senior management and responding to their inquiries and requests Excellent communication and time management skills; able to communicate contract issues to diverse audiences Provide problem-solving and innovative ideas to support internal customers Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors to more effectively position GEICO to receive the best value proposals for the corporation