IT Category Manager

2 days ago

Timișoara, Timiş, Romania Veoneer Full time 40,000 - 60,000 per year

About Veoneer Safety Systems:
Veoneer exists to Protect Everyone in Every Crash. We design, manufacture, and sell the world's best automotive safety electronics.

Veoneer is a world leader, and almost every 4th car produced today has Veoneer's automotive safety electronics. Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.

The company is building on a heritage of 70 years of automotive safety development. Veoneer is owned by AIP, is headquartered in the U.S., and has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.

Job Summary:
As an IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement and strategic sourcing of IT products and services. This role involves analyzing industry trends, developing long-term strategies, and fostering relationships with vendors to ensure the best pricing and quality. You will work closely with various departments to align IT procurement with business goals and drive sustainable growth.

What you'll do?

  • Analyze industry and consumer trends to inform procurement strategies.
  • Create long-term development plans for IT product categories.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors to negotiate better pricing and quality.
  • Optimize costs through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT procurement.

IT Subcategories:

  • Hardware: Computers, servers, networking equipment, peripherals.
  • Software: Enterprise applications, operating systems, productivity tools, security software.
  • Cloud Services: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS solutions.
  • Telecommunications: VoIP systems, mobile devices, communication platforms.
  • IT Services: Managed services, consulting, technical support.
  • Data Storage: Storage solutions, backup systems, data centers.
  • Networking: Routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs.
  • Cybersecurity: Security solutions, threat detection, compliance tools.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in IT procurement or category management.
  • Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and negotiation abilities.
  • In-depth understanding of IT products and services, market trends, and procurement processes.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to understand and drive business profitability.
  • Keen attention to detail in managing product categories.
  • Collaborative approach to working with different departments.
  • Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

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