Procurement Category Manager (Remote)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for negotiating contracts for various categories including, but not limited to, technology, facilities, HR, consulting, accounting, and services engagements across the entire company globally. The person in this position would be recognized as a senior sourcing expert for supported categories, would liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and integrate into the business to ensure a complete alignment and deep understanding of the business goals and sourcing strategies. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value and validate/improve pricing. The Procurement Category Manager will recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop global sourcing strategies for various categories

• Work with various business stakeholder groups to identify and qualify new or existing capable suppliers, initiate requests for proposals/quotations (RFPs/RFQs), advise requestors with respect to contract terms and conditions

• Conduct RFP and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company policies

• Lead negotiations on General Procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing

• Conduct analysis on proposals for services in support of various business functions

• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage company purchasing power

• Provide global contract expertise for sourcing of products and services for various business units

• Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure competitiveness

Category Management

• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of products and services at the highest value benefit to the company

• Add value by becoming the subject matter expert on various categories and consulting internal clients on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices

• Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management

• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes if necessary

• Lead and participate in supplier performance reviews with vendors to review performance and support mutually agreed upon improvement programs as required

• Support ad-hoc reporting needs including supplier scorecards and other reporting

Contract Management

• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems

• Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms

• Ensure contract execution & retention, preferably through electronic signature process

• Provide timely updates, support management reporting of quarterly reports and address any issues quickly 

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience in category management and/or strategic sourcing

• MBA degree preferred, or equivalent experience

• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools (Coupa, SAP, Oracle)  

• Certified Purchasing Manager - desirable

• Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing Skills

• Demonstrated skills in negotiating and formulating contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures, management of contractual, IP and labor law risks

• Demonstrated skills in project management required

• Ability to work well in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Communication Skills

• Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form

• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required

• Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required

• Ability to present to C-level executives / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics

Bonus Points:

• Experience developing strategies for multiple categories of spend

• High-tech, start-up, rapid growth and/or publicly traded company experience

• You must love our business. CrowdStrike is a leader in cybersecurity. We don’t have a mission statement. We are on a mission to protect our customers from breaches. You must be genuinely committed to our mission and eager to learn the details of our business 

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs 

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge  

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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