TEGNA

Procurement

• Accomplishes results through the management of cross-functional Business Unit professional teams and departments.
• Responsible for end results of allocated workstreams; contributes to planning and policy within assigned areas.
• Integrates subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within a defined area.
• Contributes to the development of standards and operating practices.
• Plans and leads category projects, programs, and strategic initiatives related to Telecom, Broadcast Technology, and Information Technology spend.
• Manages all indirect category spend databases.
• Provides indirect category quotes, conducts price negotiations, and completes order requests.
• Maintains reports on all sourcing requests, including initial quotes, inquiries, business cases, completed contracts, and supplier discontinuations.
• Maintains rigor and thoroughness using best-in-class sourcing and procurement methodologies, including seven-step strategic sourcing process, Baselining analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and other procurement best practices.

Category Manager – Indirect