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Category Leader, IT
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Responsible for financial and operational performance within specified areas of the IT category. Responsible for negotiating XaaS, telecom, equipment, and/or services agreements globally, at a corporate level, for all business units. Accountable for supplier selection decisions within category and projects. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon total cost of ownership. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead the development of Category Strategy
Deliver on risk reduction goals and increases to service levels
Support the management of existing vendor relationships and performance
Evaluate and support the additions of new vendors and technology as needed
Identify, plan, and execute projects and initiatives focused on delivering cost reduction
Proactively identify future areas of opportunity to address cost, building a pipeline of value to be executed through a variety of professional sourcing approaches
Manage and defend against unforeseen cost increases using various negotiation tactics to minimize unfavorable impacts to Kohler
Support strategic project execution
Cross-functional RFx development, roll-out, and evaluation; including supplier selection, proposal analysis, and negotiation
Identify contractual needs and establish agreements that accommodate
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of professional experience and 7 years of IT purchasing experience
Experience independently managing contracts and projects >$1M in annual spend
Experience utilizing supplier management platforms (Jaggaer a plus)
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.