Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Munich Re Full time

As a key member of the Global IT Procurement team, the Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing Expert will be responsible for optimizing the sourcing of assigned subcategories to the satisfaction of all parties involved. This includes contracts related to Software and Software as a Service (SaaS), such as Software License Agreements, Software Integration, Software Maintenance and Support, and associated goods and services.

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.
    • Commercial mindset.
    • 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.
    • Strong presentation skills.
    • Curiosity and passion for content, driving results.
    • Proficient in MS Office

    Munich Re is a leading reinsurance company with over 40,000 employees in more than 50 locations worldwide. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. We offer a great compensation package, including annual company bonus, market-leading company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, and a hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days.

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