Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto Ontario, CA Munich Re Full time
Category Manager (Software and Software as a Service)

As part of the Global IT Procurement team, the employee is responsible for contracts related to Software and Software as a Service (SaaS) (e.g., Software License Agreements including SaaS, Software Integration, Software Maintenance and Support) and associated goods and services. The goal is to optimize the sourcing of the assigned subcategory to the satisfaction of all parties involved, focusing on price, timing, and quality. The employee is responsible for the overall strategic sourcing of projects, including professional vendor management of existing suppliers and potential new partners.

Your Role:

  • Serve as the central strategic interface to internal customers and suppliers for procurement activities.
  • Collaborate with and support the Global Category Manager to create and implement a comprehensive regional sourcing strategy.
  • Act as the key supplier manager for assigned Software suppliers, in close cooperation with IT Managers and IT Asset Management.
  • Gather and represent business and client requirements in negotiations and contracting.
  • Execute strategic procurement processes, including market analysis, demand management, forecasting, formal tenders, offer evaluation, contract negotiation, and proposal of contract award and implementation.
  • Prepare contracts in collaboration with the legal department and other specialist departments, as needed.
  • Conduct spend analysis to define quantitative and qualitative optimization goals in assigned subcategories and product groups.
  • Support the Global Category Manager in developing sourcing and supplier strategies.
  • Work as part of the Regional IT Procurement team, closely collaborating with the Global IT Procurement team on sourcing and supplier strategies.
  • Deliver high-quality procurement results and reporting as part of the Americas SSO.
  • Ensure compliance with Company Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
  • Maintain a centralized contract repository, including completed contracts, SOWs, and addendums for appointed Suppliers (Coupa).
  • Actively support Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process automation and digitization objectives via the global procurement platform (Coupa).

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Sciences, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-3+ years of relevant procurement experience with Software and SaaS procurement or proven track record in related roles (e.g., License Management).
  • Experience leading strategic sourcing projects in an international environment and the ability to orchestrate cross-functional negotiation teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills and experience.
  • Proficiency in contract terminology and expertise in developing alternative clauses in cooperation with in-house Legal Departments.
  • Target-oriented, highly motivated, and performance-driven.
  • Experience in national and international negotiations.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills, confident manner, and absolute integrity.
  • Strong customer and service orientation, interpersonal and social skills, and proactive communication.
  • Analytical mindset with a strategic ability.
  • Curiosity and passion for content, driving results.
  • Proficient in MS Office.

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.

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