Company Description

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Role is remote, must be based in the US. 

Job Description

The Regional Category Manger – Data will develop and implement regional data strategy for the data category and its sub-categories in collaboration with the Global Category Director – Data. They will proactively plan and lead global category initiatives and ensure a robust approach to supplier management exists. The Regional Category Manager will develop innovation programs, manage supplier risks, participate in regular business reviews and will establish value creation targets. They will lead proactive sourcing projects, supplier development activities, specification definition, demand management as well as monitor supplier performance with data suppliers in their region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development:

§ Develop the ‘big picture’ to create the category strategy

§ Map relevant stakeholders for the respective category strategy

§ Establish core team/ resource requirements for category

§ Oversee research and data analysis for category

§ Challenge current working practices, specifications and demands for category

§ Develop category strategy with stakeholders

§ Sell category sourcing strategy to senior stakeholders

§ Manage tender process for category

§ Ensure relevant options are communicated effectively

§ Communicate and review category strategy, as required

§ Ensure business cases are created as and when required

Contract Development:

§ Create negotiation plan and negotiate with suppliers

§ Ensure adherence to signing authorities

§ Communicate contract to relevant stakeholders

Supplier Development:

§ Conduct regular performance reviews with preferred suppliers

§ Create continuous improvement plan with preferred suppliers

§ Develop alternative suppliers

§ Develop and implement contract KPI’s

Contract Lifecycle Management

§ Ensure compliance (i.e. restricted party screening, financial checks, conflict of interest checks, forced labour, embargoed countries, etc.)

§ Ensure local compliance to Global contracts

Leadership

§ Effectively communicate and liaise with stakeholders and 3rd parties

§ Organize team members and delegate responsibilities and ensure team empowerment

§ Coach junior team members

§ Deploy resources effectively to manage projects and tasks

§ Measure individual performance and provide timely and open feedback

§ Support team in development plans

Technical Skills

§ Well-developed communication and relationship management skills, able to build, influence and challenge relationships

§ Strong presentation and influencing skills

§ Strong experience in demand management, sourcing and negotiations

§ Excellent conceptual thinking skills combined with the ability to drive results

§ Able to manage conflicts and difficult people

§ Able to provide innovative solutions to complex problems, flexible and responsive to changing customer needs

§ Excellent project management skills, used to prioritise own work-load and deliver procurement of goods and services effectively

§ Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines

§ Strong leadership capabilities and ability to coach and mentor team members

§ Project management experience and the ability to lead cross matrix teams as required

§ Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills

§ Proficient in MS Office

Core Competencies:

§ Knows how the business works

§ Makes good quality decisions

§ Learns quickly

§ Solves problems effectively

§ Possess and applies required functional/technical skills

§ Can deal with ambiguity

§ Looks toward the broadest possible perspective of an issue

§ Can handle risk

§ Advocates for changes

§ Drives for results

§ Has high level of perseverance

§ Spends time on the right priorities

§ Works out processes to get things done

§ Monitors processes, progress and results

§ Builds productive relationships

§ Is client focused

§ Shows intercultural sensitivity

§ Practices active listening

§ Negotiates skillfully

§ Takes an unpopular stand if necessary

§ Takes personal responsibility

§ Acts with integrity

§ Is widely trusted

§ Admits mistakes

§ Keeps confidences

Qualifications

Qualifications:

§ Bachelors degree or relevant work experience

§ 7+ years work experience in a regional procurement role with a focus on relevant categories

§ Understanding of key sourcing processes and tools as well as contractual and legal aspects

§ Strong preference for professional procurement qualifications

§ Proven financial and business acumen and capability in negotiation, change management and stakeholder management

Additional Information

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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