Category Manager
Description
| JOB TITLE: | Category Manager |
| SALARY RANGE: | $118,450 - $130,000 |
| DEPT/DIV | Procurement |
| SUPERVISOR: | Director, Sourcing |
| LOCATION: | 333 W 34th Street |
| HOURS OF WORK: | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
This position is eligible for one (1) day per week of telework. Incumbents can apply for telework after thirty (30) days of employment.
Only qualified internal applicants will be considered for this position.
SUMMARY:
The Category Manager is responsible for meeting strategic goals, driving performance measurements, and value generation for assigned categories by executing category management methodology and overseeing go-to-market activities from demand management to RFx creation, contract execution, and supplier performance management. Incumbent is the main liaison between Procurement and MTA stakeholders, Project Managers, the Board, and Legal, and will partner with Category Analysts to identify market trends that can be leveraged to deliver robust and holistic category strategies. The Category Manager implements category-specific and cross-functional value levers for designated categories to deliver business value and ensure strategic alignment of the purchasing portfolio with business strategy.
The Category Manager is responsible for meeting strategic goals, driving performance measurements, and value generation for assigned categories by executing category management methodology and overseeing go-to-market activities from demand management to RFx creation, contract execution, and supplier performance management. Incumbent is the main liaison between Procurement and MTA stakeholders, Project Managers, the Board, and Legal, and will partner with Category Analysts to identify market trends that can be leveraged to deliver robust and holistic category strategies. The Category Manager implements category-specific and cross-functional value levers for designated categories to deliver business value and ensure strategic alignment of the purchasing portfolio with business strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes rigorous methodical cost-based approach across multiple stakeholder groups to make strategic, ROI-focused decisions that deliver sustainable enterprise wide value from the supply base.
- Utilizes analysis of historical spend data, market research and cost modeling to identify and leverage opportunities that deliver innovative and sustainable value, operational efficiencies and risk mitigation to the business.
- Provides leadership to key stakeholders and builds relationships that deliver strategic and financial value, identifying and developing improvement opportunities aimed at meeting MTA goals and objectives.
- Develops and implements sourcing, negotiation and contracting strategies to achieve the desired outcomes aligned with the agreed upon category strategy.
- Executes go-to-market strategies from RFP creation through to contract execution while adhering to MTA standards by collaborating with Project Managers and internal stakeholders to validate scope of work content, leading cross-functional meetings and collaboration activities across multiple stakeholders, and determining how buys can contribute to minority goals.
- Prepares Board approval paperwork for requisitions that exceed defined dollar thresholds.
- Drafts and distributes RFP documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and drives the RFP process through to completion in a timely manner.
- Evaluates RFP responses, ensuring they are compliant with MTA policies, including pricing analysis.
- Manages award process and collaborates with Legal on contract execution, coordinating distribution and collection of required government forms to awarded supplier.
- Manages contract through end date in terms of monitoring performance, managing change, and resolving stakeholder and/or supplier issues.
- Executes the supplier management activities as outlined by the DCPO, ensuring the appropriate level of oversight, direction and development based on the defined criteria.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Category Management methodologies and tools, market trends, strategy development, supplier relationship management, supply chain management, contract writing, negotiations, contract administration.
- Category management knowledge, commercial expertise for assigned categories.
- Strong collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships, work cross-functionally, and influence peers and key stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and leadership skills, including ability to deal with change and ambiguity effectively.
- Strong project management skills, ability to plan and track, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
- Minimum of 8 years satisfactory full-time experience in Procurement or similar role.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.