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Maxar Intelligence Inc Sr. IT Category Specialist | Procurement in Westminster, Colorado
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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
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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.