Overview

Job Purpose: Vendor, Technology or Business Unit, Profit & Loss (P&L), commercial and operational ownership by collaborating with all relevant business functions to deliver best in class systems, tools, processes, financial data integrity and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share.
• Lead the vendor pricing strategy through collaboration with the profit team to review price elasticity and handle exception management.
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to provide market reports and analysis, and use this data to identify trends to make sound business proposals.
• Support development of direct reports and/or development of divisional assistant category managers (ACMs).
• Own full product and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption, creation and contract management.
• Hold operational and commercial relationships with vendor key stakeholders.
• Identify commercial and operational process improvements.
• Ensure ongoing use of CRM tools to ensure best in class business continuity.
• Input into quarterly vendor business planning and execution.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Highly numerate
• Commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good relationship skills
• Experience in the IT industry with channel and/or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background
• Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience of working within a matrix structure
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Business planning experience with strong operational cadence

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Valuing every voice is how we succeed; join us in celebrating global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.