Category Management Consultant

Category Management Consultant

City/Cities

Cary

State(s)

North Carolina

Country

United States

Working Schedule

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Posted Date

18-Jan-2024

Job ID

1348

Description and Requirements

Department:

Global Procurement organization is team made up of more than 350 associates across US, LatAm, EMEA and APAC. Global Procurement is a key enabler aligned to the Next Horizon strategy leveraging an Efficiency Mindset to Win the Future and being accountable for optimizing indirect supply, vendor management and payments for +$7B USD worldwide. The U.S. Global Procurement organization consists of the following functions:

• IT Category Management

• Corporate Services Category Management - Professional Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Print & Promotional

• Corporate Services Category Management - Business & Advisory Consulting, Real Estate & Office Services and Treasury & Banking Services

• Strategic Sourcing

• Source to Pay

The Role :

The Category Management Consultantresides within the Corporate Services Category Management - Professional Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Print & Promotional vertical within the Global Procurement organization and is responsible for partnering with team members in support of category strategy development and execution for a grouping of indirect procurement categories. The Category Management Consultant will gather, analyze, and research internal business inputs and external market intelligence to inform the direction from a category perspective. The Category Management Consultant will also have responsibility for partnering with team member and stakeholders to execute high value category transformation initiatives in accordance with the Category Strategy.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to : Director, Category Management

• Team : 2 - 4 Category Management associates

• Key Stakeholders : LOB and Functional Partners, Strategic Sourcing, Global Procurement Leadership and Global Procurement Services Stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply the vision & strategy set by Category Management Leadership to daily activities

• Analyze Source to Pay analytics, through PowerBI reporting, for the assigned grouping of indirect categories, to identify opportunities to positively impact the category

• Research market intelligence to identify category intelligence, benchmarks, supplier landscape and best in class practices for inclusion in category strategies

• Develop category expertise for the assigned grouping of indirect categories

• Synthesize internal and external inputs into easily understood visuals, i.e., charts, graphs, presentations, etc.

• Support the build-out ofFinancial models including pricing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Should Cost, etc.

• Execute assigned category transformation initiatives as specified within the category strategy

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• BA/BS or equivalent degree required, preferred concentration in Supply Chain operations

• 3 - 5 yearsof experience in procurement, supply chain & operations or management consulting

• Understanding of procurement, the Source to Pay process, and the role it plays within the Enterprise

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills - able to construct/execute financial analyses

• Proficiency with procurement data, analysis and identifying insights within data

• Quick study - able to gain a fact-based understanding of current supplier base, supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets

• Effective written & oral communications and presentation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Business Intelligence tools, i.e., Microsoft PowerBI

MetLife Success Principles

• Experiment with Confidence - Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure

• Act with Urgency - Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination

• Seek Diverse Perspectives - Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions

• Seize Opportunity - Drive responsible growth and identify areas for continuous improvement

• Champion Inclusion - Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up

• Create Alignment - Partner with others across the organization with candor and transparency

• Take Responsibility - Be accountable and act in pursuit of the right outcomes

• Enable Solutions - Anticipate and address obstacles while managing risk

• Deliver What Matters - Execute meaningful priorities and follow through on commitments

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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