Sr. IT Category Specialist | Procurement - Maxar Intelligence Inc
Westminster, CO
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We've got some exciting career opportunities at Maxar Intelligence!
We're recruiting for a Senior IT Category Specialist to join our dynamic
Procurement team.
As an IT Category Specialist, you'll manage major IT relationships
supporting Maxar's missions and will oversee the preparation,
negotiation, and acceptance of contracts, addressing complex issues with
creativity and expertise.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Job Description:
We are building a world-class Procurement organization of trusted advisors
that deliver valueand foster innovation to fuel Maxar's missions. We are
looking for an IT Senior Category Specialist to join our team in
Westminster, CO. This person will bring strong sourcing, category
management, and contracting experience and is passionate about delivering
results. The Maxar Corporate Procurement team has 2 Category Management
pillars, and this role will support IT Procurement. In this role, you will
manage and negotiation the sourcing and contract efforts for goods and
services across the business.
Responsibilities:
Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and portfolio
management events across multiple categories
Develop procurement strategies and category plans that deliver significant
value to stakeholders
Proactively manage categories to optimize results - including spend
analytics, supplier performance and stakeholder management
Analyze data and metrics to drive value and deliver savings
Contract management activities including but not limited to:
interpretation, negotiation, redlining, versioning, facilitation
between stakeholders, legal and the supplier
Develop relationships with team members and stakeholders across Maxar
Potential for broad exposure to multiple indirect/corporate categories
including Facilities, Marketing, Professional Services, Talent
Acquisition, IT and HR
Participate in supporting Category Manager with special projects and ad hoc
requests
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum of 5 years related experience in contract negotiations, sourcing,
category management, supplier management, spend analytics and/or market
intelligence, or procurement/supply chain education.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledgeable of procurement processes and contract management, project
management, and supplier performance management
Experience leading large and complex sourcing events and contract negotiations
(in excess of $500K)
Prior knowledge of indirect corporate categories is beneficial
Critical business skills should include financial, cost and total
cost-of-ownership analysis and intervention and risk assessment
Familiar with e-procurement tools - sourcing, contract management, spend
analytics, risk management, and transactional P2P applications
#LI-AE1
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of
our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop
market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we
hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have
listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the
target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion.
Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of
knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential
commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:$66,000.00
- $141,000.00 annually.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health
and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find
more information on our benefits at:https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
This position will be posted for a minimu of three business days, and will
be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19
requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual
job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its
policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with
applicable law.
MAXAR Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
We've got some exciting career opportunities at Maxar Intelligence!
We're recruiting for a Senior IT Category Specialist to join our dynamic
Procurement team.
As an IT Category Specialist, you'll manage major IT relationships
supporting Maxar's missions and will oversee the preparation,
negotiation, and acceptance of contracts, addressing complex issues with
creativity and expertise.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Job Description:
We are building a world-class Procurement organization of trusted advisors
that deliver valueand foster innovation to fuel Maxar's missions. We are
looking for an IT Senior Category Specialist to join our team in
Westminster, CO. This person will bring strong sourcing, category
management, and contracting experience and is passionate about delivering
results. The Maxar Corporate Procurement team has 2 Category Management
pillars, and this role will support IT Procurement. In this role, you will
manage and negotiation the sourcing and contract efforts for goods and
services across the business.
Responsibilities:
Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and portfolio
management events across multiple categories
Develop procurement strategies and category plans that deliver significant
value to stakeholders
Proactively manage categories to optimize results - including spend
analytics, supplier performance and stakeholder management
Analyze data and metrics to drive value and deliver savings
Contract management activities including but not limited to:
interpretation, negotiation, redlining, versioning, facilitation
between stakeholders, legal and the supplier
Develop relationships with team members and stakeholders across Maxar
Potential for broad exposure to multiple indirect/corporate categories
including Facilities, Marketing, Professional Services, Talent
Acquisition, IT and HR
Participate in supporting Category Manager with special projects and ad hoc
requests
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Minimum of 5 years related experience in contract negotiations, sourcing,
category management, supplier management, spend analytics and/or market
intelligence, or procurement/supply chain education.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledgeable of procurement processes and contract management, project
management, and supplier performance management
Experience leading large and complex sourcing events and contract negotiations
(in excess of $500K)
Prior knowledge of indirect corporate categories is beneficial
Critical business skills should include financial, cost and total
cost-of-ownership analysis and intervention and risk assessment
Familiar with e-procurement tools - sourcing, contract management, spend
analytics, risk management, and transactional P2P applications
#LI-AE1
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of
our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop
market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we
hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have
listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the
target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion.
Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of
knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential
commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:$66,000.00
- $141,000.00 annually.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health
and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find
more information on our benefits at:https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
This position will be posted for a minimu of three business days, and will
be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19
requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual
job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its
policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with
applicable law.
MAXAR Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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