Amphenol Communications Solutions - Manager - Category Indirect Procurement

Wage : Depends on Experience Type : Salary Full Time

Shift : General

Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity indoors and outdoors.

Together, let's push the boundaries of technology and advance sustainable networks worldwide.

How You'll Help Us Connect The World :

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects related to the development and implementation of the indirect procurement global strategy supporting Human Resources, Corporate Services and T&E (Travel & Entertainment).

This position will directly manage a considerable percentage of the company cost structure and is key to its success.

This role will be based in Verna, Goa site.

You Will Make An Impact By

• Developing and executing Global Sourcing strategies for specific categories of indirect HR, Corporate Services and global T&E spend aligned to Business Unit (BU) and / or Functional Unit needs as line manager and Category Manager.
• Working with the HR team on identifying and managing third party providers of Corporate Health Care, Insurance and Retirement Benefits, Training, Global Contingent Workforce Program (US, UK, IN & AUS), Contingent / Temporary Worker (Agency).
• Supporting different departments (Legal, Finance, PLM, R&D etc.) with procurement of Corporate Services from providers related to : external legal support, financial services, IP and patents management and other corporate 3rd party needs.
• Managing global Travel & Entertainment spending category, engaging with necessary suppliers, supporting agreements and purchasing services related to : Airfare, Lodging, Meals, Car Rentals, Parking, etc.
• Taking responsibility for cost effective sourcing of mentioned category suppliers for specific Business Unit and / or Functional Unit needs, acting as the Subject Matter Expert for the categories in scope.
• Aligning with Business Unit and / or Functional Unit on specific goals and priorities in Regions.
• Driving continuous improvement actions in cost, quality, and system performance.
• Investigating all new developments relative to its responsible categories and makes recommendations for cost reduction and improved quality / performance levels.
• Establishing creative and innovative supplier pricing schemes which helps maximize savings for the categories year over year.
• Ensuring timely negotiation of all agreements included but not limited to Strategic Sourcing Agreements (including the development of framework for productivity and quality plans), Memorandums of Understanding, confidential disclosures, consignment, etc.
• Negotiating and managing supplier agreements, encouraging compliance by both supplier and end users.
• Implementing, tracking and providing feedback to suppliers on supplier key performance indicators to ensure suppliers are meeting the business requirements.

Required Qualifications For Consideration

Why ANDREW?

Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family.

With a legacy of over 85 years in wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions.

ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer.

Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies.

ANDREW offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization.

We believe that our company is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

ANDREW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin.

For additional company information please visit our website at https : / / www.andrew.com / .

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