Procurement

• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders; building a robust understanding of mission critical priorities and requirements across spend categories and suppliers
• Work collaboratively with geographically dispersed stakeholders to develop strategic category plans for IT Software, Subscription and Mobility categories
• Serve as the Procurement SME for your stakeholders and guide them on strategic sourcing and operational procurement processes
• Lead cross-functional teams through a disciplined sourcing process
• Present compelling business cases to influence decision-makers at all levels of the organization

Procurement Category Manager

• Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M.
• Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute category strategies and annual sourcing plans.
• Lead supplier negotiations, establishing contract pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends.
• Manage supplier performance and proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.

Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist

• Manage the production of customer bills and related correspondence (shut off notices, final bills, etc.) for all Eversource operating companies.
• Responsible for customer payments from various sources including electronic payment channels and pay agent transactions for all ES operating companies.
• Develop and manage the associated postage strategy to minimize the multi-million-dollar postage budget.
• Develop and manage the O&M/Capital budget for Payments and Bill Print and is responsible for variance reporting and projected year end expenditures.
• Manage the remittance deposit and customer payment reconciliation process in partnership with Treasury.
• Direct the development and implementation of work method standards and operating procedures to ensure achievement of the Payment & Bill Print Department’s goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors including clear communication and feedback, regular meetings, and addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
• Monitor performance standards for customer operations and digital strategy vendors, including SLA reviews and vendor site visits.
• Manage vendor issues that negatively impact customer experience or Company operations including vendor and IT meetings, appropriate and timely communications to leadership and impacted areas, root cause analysis, and development of improved controls.
• Lead annual or bi-annual executive touchpoints between the Company’s senior leadership and vendor partner senior leadership teams.
• Present monthly to senior leadership on the status of vendor management related activities, including RFP status and vendor service strategy.
• Research and understand vendor capabilities within the digital and customer operations space of the utility industry; serves as a liaison between internal business partners and outside vendors to meet and discuss capabilities.
• Lead communication efforts in the event a vendor performance issue impacts customers or other areas within the Company.
• Propose process redesign and technology advancement, based on “best practice”, to improve business operations.
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement to monitor internal practices and vendor compliance with various policies and regulations related to payment processing and non-public customer information.
• Prepare and propose financial requirements for budgeting process; support all aspects of project work for payments and print, monitor project milestones, project expenses, and analyze costs variances from budget.
• Participate in regular Request for Proposal (RFP) or sole sourcing activities, including developing requirements, statements of work, pricing models, performance metrics, bidder question responses, selection of candidates, evaluation of bids, contract award, contract execution, vendor build and onboarding, etc.
• Participate in contract negotiations ensuring the contract outlines the terms of the relationship and the obligations of both parties including: compliance with regulatory requirements, developing and implementing vendor performance metrics, vendor security and data privacy compliance.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Monitor and track operational productivity and benchmarks against best practice performance standards.
• Perform storm restoration and emergency assignment as necessary.
• Provide expert testimony for payment, print and vendor management related operations, including in-person and/or virtual hearings with state regulators.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and provide data for rate case requests.

Manager, Payments, Print, Vendor Management

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages
• Identify and qualify suppliers; perform due diligence on suppliers
• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions
• Oversee post-award supplier performance
• Drive supplier engagement to meet program milestones

Procurement Specialist

• Lead moderately complex to complex sourcing events aligned to category strategies and enterprise priorities, supporting near‑ and long‑term category objectives
• Own end‑to‑end RFx development, including scopes of work, evaluation frameworks, and award recommendations informed by category insights and market dynamics
• Lead supplier engagement and negotiations, developing negotiation strategies and commercial trade‑offs to deliver compliant, value‑focused outcomes aligned to category roadmaps
• Serve as an escalation point for execution and negotiation issues, partnering with category leaders to mitigate risk and protect category strategy
• Perform advanced analysis of spend, supplier performance, contracts, and proposals to influence strategy
• Identify risks, value opportunities, and improvement levers across assigned categories
• Deliver executive-level insights linking data to business and financial outcomes
• Lead adoption of sourcing processes, analytics, reporting, and digital tools
• Contribute to standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with senior leaders on pilots and transformation programs, owning assigned workstreams
• Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the team
• Act as a primary sourcing partner to cross‑functional stakeholders, presenting sourcing strategies, insights, and recommendations to business audiences to support alignment and decision‑making
• Provide informal coaching to elevate sourcing and analytics capabilities, including guiding stakeholders through insights, tools, and outputs
• Build trusted relationships with category teams by clearly articulating sourcing outcomes and value stories that support strategy and long‑term value realization

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

• Responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Facilities, Utilities categories globally
• Lead a high-impact team, driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
• Directly influence the total cost of ownership (TCO), operational excellence, and innovation
• Develop and own the strategic direction for the Operations category
• Analyze current procurement and contractual situations
• Oversee Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) value creation through initiatives focused on productivity, quality, innovation, service excellence, risk management, and margin resiliency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and sourcing professionals
• Coordinate with global and regional Operations category leads to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies across all regions
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Oversee the execution of large-scale sourcing projects, negotiations, and contract management
• Champion digital transformation within the sourcing function

Strategic Sourcing Director – Global Ops, MRO, Facilities, Utilities

• Responsible for on-time purchase order placement, flow of orders and first-line delivery assurance in support of the Props Operations team to meet customer deliveries.
• Create compliance packages for military orders meeting FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Authorize purchase orders and approve payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Communicates with cross-functional disciplines for alignment.
• Analyze and negotiate pricing quotes, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on fair and reasonable prices.
• Analyze and monitor supplier contracts for pricing and renewal status to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Works to resolve supplier issues including but not limited to Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs), Supplier Managed Work Transfers (SMWTs), payment, portal and receiving issues.

Principal Procurement Specialist

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies
• Build strong supplier partnerships
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery
• Secure competitive agreements and foster year-over-year performance gains through effective negotiation
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings via lean initiatives, should-cost analysis, process optimization, and supplier development
• Conduct market research and manage supply chain risks
• Oversee supplier quality audits and ensure compliance

Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

• Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base
• Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance
• Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs
• Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity
• Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation

Senior Specialist, Procurement Category Management

• Build and lead a high-performing procurement operations excellence organization across governance, systems, data, analytics, and process excellence
• Partner with broader Procurement organization, Finance, IT, Operations, and venue leaders to align priorities and drive value
• Drive talent management including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning
• Develop and maintain the enterprise procurement governance framework, including policies, standards, process documentation, and controls
• Lead end-to-end process mapping, optimization, and automation across requisitioning, sourcing, contracting, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, inventory, and supplier management
• Define and manage procurement KPIs across cost, efficiency, quality, compliance, and user experience

Vice President, Procurement Operations Excellence

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs.
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
• Identify, qualify, and perform due diligence on suppliers; seek alternates as needed.
• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
• Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
• Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.

• Lead our Purchasing & Supplier Management team, supporting our Danbury and Winsted plants, with clear strategies and strong decisions to drive operational excellence and supplier partnerships.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to the assigned organizational unit
• Monitor and establish performance metrics to ensure effective purchasing activities across all levels
• Guide and expand the supplier base focusing on quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets
• Collaborate in make-or-buy decisions for sourcing optimization
• Manage planning, prioritization, and allocation of resources and budgets within the department
• Initiate and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes

Purchasing Manager

• Develop product/service strategy across Market Data categories (Pricing, Reference Data, Index Data, Desktop terminals, Exchange Fees, Research/News)
• Develop vendor strategy aligned with product/service strategy
• Develop preferred list of vendors with the right balance of capabilities and cost
• Partner with businesses to understand their Client and Product strategy
• Optimize spend by analyzing unnecessary demand and using lower cost alternatives
• Identify, initiate, and project manage initiatives to reduce the expense base
• Understand Market Data needs and source products/services from optimal vendors
• Perform direct negotiations on large and complex Market Data agreements
• Provide advice and guidance within Market Data sourcing
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce existing cost base
• Review, negotiate and draft Market Data contracts
• Collaborate with Third Party Risk Management teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance

Market Data Sourcing and Category Strategy Head – Managing Director

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories, leading competitive events, negotiations, and supplier governance initiatives that deliver measurable value.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, manage risk, and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage sourcing initiatives across a $25M+ annual portfolio, drive negotiation planning, and contribute to category optimization efforts that improve operational efficiency and supplier outcomes.
• Identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and performance improvement opportunities through spend analysis and market benchmarking.
• Support Supplier Business Reviews, scorecarding, and governance processes in partnership with senior sourcing leaders.
• Provide sourcing roadmap updates and category insights to business stakeholders and procurement leadership.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement, this individual is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, elevating business engagement, and delivering annual business objectives.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for Professional Services subcategories delivering value against productivity, service, quality, and innovation.
• Lead and manage cross-functional sourcing projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with category strategies, timely delivery of objectives, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Drive annual productivity improvements in applicable spend categories.
• Supplier selection, contracting and negotiation process.
• Track performance within each applicable spend category across goals & business metrics.
• Monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance.
• Drive best practices across categories and business partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies.
• Drive value through supplier relationship management.
• Lead or co-lead business reviews with key providers.
• Drive advancement of category based on broad knowledge of market trends.
• Effectively influence, communicate, and lead at all levels within the company.

Lead Category Sourcing Manager – Professional Services

• Develop and execute global category strategies across Sterilization Services (EO, Gamma, and Radiation sterilization) and assigned specialty material subcategories
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, pricing actions, and capacity commitments across sterilization modalities
• Monitor supplier cost drivers (e.g., regulatory burden, energy inputs, utilization, demand volatility) and lead corrective actions across sterilization and specialty materials
• Leverage demand, utilization, and capacity insights (and relevant market intelligence) across sterilization and specialty materials to inform sourcing decisions
• Partner with Manufacturing, SQE, Regulatory, Network Strategy, Logistics, and Operating Units to support product launches and ongoing compliance

Senior Category Manager – Sterilization & Specialty Materials

• Selecting, contracting, and managing quality suppliers is critical to protecting Genworth and ensuring we are able to meet our stakeholder commitments.
• Collaborating closely with your business clients, select and contract with suppliers offering the most value (for example, cost savings, cost avoidance, agreement to key terms) to Genworth
• Use the supplier risk tools to determine the service's risk tier and lead the business through the Supplier Life-Cycle stages: selection, contracting, management, and exit.
• Manage and maintain strategic relationships with VARs and to drive performance, contract compliance, and value delivery.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to understand their sourcing needs, specifications, and requirements.
• Develop and issue complex Request for Proposals, manage the selection process and lead contract negotiations.
• Work with the Sourcing Operations and Supplier Management Leader to drive adherence to Sourcing and Supplier Management Policy.
• Manage a pipeline of sourcing projects, ensuring prioritization aligns with enterprise goals.

Sourcing Manager

• Report to the Sr. Manager – MRO & Facilities.
• Lead the strategic sourcing of MRO parts across Americas.
• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Analyze current procurement and contractual situations.
• Collaborate with plant managers and finance controllers.
• Coordinate with global and regional MRO category leads.
• Oversee Total Cost of Ownership value creation.
• Support and manage MRO procurement needs for manufacturing footprint.
• Develop and implement global MRO category strategies.
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvements for a spend category.
• Consolidate a supply base of 100+ suppliers.
• Select suppliers and lead negotiations.

Lead Category Manager – MRO Americas

• Develop and execute strategies for sourcing, onboarding, and managing MSPs to support IT operations and business objectives
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and compliance reviews for all IT service agreements
• Provide training and guidance to IT Capability leaders and Service Owners to ensure effective implementation of strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess business needs, define requirements, and ensure MSP solutions are fit-for-purpose
• Drive innovation and efficiency by evaluating new technologies and service models in partnership with IT Capability leaders and Service Owners
• Monitor technology outsourcing trends, vendor market shifts, and emerging solutions
• Recommend vendors and innovative approaches to support business goals
• Report regularly to executive leadership on MSP performance, risks, and opportunities
• Establish, nurture, and manage relationships with key technology vendors and service providers
• Lead high value negotiations and oversee contract management to secure favorable terms and high-quality delivery
• Oversee the selection, relationship management, contract negotiation and management, performance monitoring, and compliance of Managed Service Providers
• Define and track vendor performance metrics, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to vendor engagements
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity standards
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts and cost optimization initiatives related to outsourced IT services

Senior Director, IT Vendor Management

• Execute transactional to moderately complex sourcing events using standardized digital tools and workflows in direct support of defined category strategies and objectives
• Prepare and own RFx materials, scopes of work, and evaluation criteria aligned with enterprise governance and best practices, informed by category insights, demand drivers, and market context
• Lead supplier communications, evaluations, and negotiations, leveraging market and category knowledge to achieve compliant, value‑optimized outcomes that support ongoing category optimization and value realization
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, contracts, and proposals to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies
• Identify trends, risks, and value opportunities that support procurement transformation
• Develop clear, executive-ready analyses that translate complex data into actionable insights
• Support adoption of new sourcing processes, reporting tools, and digital capabilities
• Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement to enable scalability across categories
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align sourcing activities with enterprise priorities, and present sourcing strategies, insights, and outcomes to business stakeholders to support informed decision‑making

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