Sr Manager, Procurement- Technology

Sr Manager, Procurement- Technology

Full time 6001 Green Point Drive S, Groveport, OH, US 43125

Reporting to the Director, Procurement, the Sr. Manager Procurement Software (i.e. SaaS, Cloud) will be responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of the assigned categories. This role has will contribute towards supporting Gap Inc's NextGen Procurement Transformation, advancing cross-functional engagement and shaping the future of Procurement. The Sr. Manager will engage and establish partnerships across Gap and suppliers to collaborate, influence, and to be a creative thought partner that consistently delivers value. The Sr. Manager should lead and inspire by focusing on the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies and processes across Procurement, to enable a competitive advantage and maximize the functional ROI for Gap Inc. This role will be responsible for leading 2-4 category managers.

Value Capture - Accountable and oversee development and execution of procurement strategies for the Software categories. Responsible for achieving procurement savings (P&L, Capital and Non-P&L) targets for this category. Create and manage a multi-year pipeline of projects that will deliver value year over year. Actively seeking industry best practice and innovative solutions to advance procurement value creation.

Contracts ability to lead a negotiation of contractual documents (Master Agreement, SOW, Orders). Drafting and understanding contract language that will support a software purchase.

Sourcing Rigor - Actively promote a competitive bid culture for Software projects by applying advanced levers and strong shift in how the team works.

Category Management Develop deep category strategies with the focus of category management expertise that translates into actionable multi-year sourcing strategies. Building and developing high-performing category management teams.

Procurement Technology and Advanced Sourcing Capabilities have a strong understanding and experience with using procurement technology (i.e. spend analytics, sourcing, eAuction, CLM) that will allow you to be more efficient in the ways of working. Develop and maintain in-depth spend analytics, category segmentation and supplier profiling to enable opportunity mining and category management. Analyze and leverage supplier spend data across segmented spend categories.

Build and strengthen strategic relationships - successfully partner across functions (Finance, Legal, Tech) and partner with senior internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to drive results and facilitate complex change management across the enterprise.

Leverage strong influencing skills - balance speed, different priorities and urgency while proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results.

Experience 5-7 years of experience in Procurement for global company that has been primarily focused on category management and execution of assigned categories. Demonstrate a strategic mind-set and experience in category management.

Sourcing Capability - Significant experience driving long-term results through category strategies, levering in-depth market knowledge, collaboration and influencing at all levels of a global organization.

Drive for Results : Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and lead others in an ambiguous environment to achieve high levels of performance and deliver sustainable results to the organization.

Excellent executive level communication and presentation skills.

Change Leadership - Experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making. Always driven by questions What If? and Why not?

In-depth expertise in Category Management and related processes.

Develop category knowledge and regularly leverage industry experts, associations, peers, and business partners to identify and benchmark best practices.

Merchandise discount for our brands : 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging.