Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement (IT)

This position is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all indirect goods and services. The role will develop and execute Global multi-year procurement strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and value creation, while ensuring consistent quality across all categories. Additionally, the role is responsible for the leadership, development and maturity advancement of the indirect categories. The responsibilities will include developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories, analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders across different departments to ensure alignment with overall business objectives, all while focusing on goods and services that support day-to-day operations but are not directly part of the final product (IT & Telecom).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads sourcing strategies across multiple high value, complex categories with significant global impact, driving measurable revenue growth and cost optimization for categories exceeding $100 million in annual spend.Spend analysis and strategy development: Analyzing indirect spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, then developing strategies to optimize spending across assigned categories. Strategic sourcing: Leading category management initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selection and negotiation. Stakeholder collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives. Supplier relationship management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Contract negotiation: Negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers, including price, quality, delivery terms, and service level agreements. Market research: Staying updated on market trends, new suppliers, and technological advancements within relevant indirect spend categories. Process improvement: Implementing procurement best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the indirect procurement function. Change management: Communicating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders regarding new sourcing strategies and process changes. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Deliver complex, comprehensive and multi-year strategy which is symbiotic with the long-term strategic growth aspirations of the company whilst simultaneously finding the most cost-effective approach with a constant eye on risk management and resilience.Deep collaboration with senior stakeholders, with 360-degree view and understanding of the business and influence stakeholders base to make the right decisions for the company.Financial acumen surpasses standard procurement expert, and craft a strategic path with a P&L mindset and provide Henry Schein with a competitive edge in the marketplace.Understand the aspirations of stakeholders, synthesize the information and provide the organization with the context to ensure proactive strategic leadership which enables the business’ success.This position requires a continuous improvement mindset, curiosity, courage, and should not accept the status quo.Change agent to help deliver both process simplification and enhancements. Year over year savings, and optimization.Principled and deeply ethical, never risking the business.Proven track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and improve efficiency across diverse categories.Demonstrated experience managing executive internal stakeholders and senior external supply partners.Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, a proven influencer and integrator.Experience managing and leading projects with a geographically dispersed group of stakeholders with excellent communication and collaboration skills.Proven Leadership ExperienceExperience in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an innovative mindset.Results-oriented self-starter with strong business acumen.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.Procurement consulting experienceKnowledge and/or experience in other Procurement categoriesExperience with sourcing and procurement technology solutions and toolsExposure to organizational transformation effortsInternational experienceGENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Actively use a wide-range of unique professional skills; expert understanding of industry practicesExcellent proficiency with tools, systems, and proceduresOutstanding planning/organizational skills and techniquesOutstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skillsOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding presentation and public speaking skillsOutstanding interpersonal skillsOutstanding conflict resolution skills and