Category Manager - Vice President

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Management, Optimization, SaaS

Job Description

As a Category Manager covering cloud service providers, big data and artificial intelligence (AI), you will play a key role in the firm’s continued modernization and journey to the cloud and deployment of new technologies. You will identify best-in-class suppliers, source products, and negotiate pricing and terms. You will find and unlock value through optimizing commercial relationships, and protect the firm by managing third party risk.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of multi-year category and supplier spend management strategies
• Conduct in-depth cost and spend analysis to develop target savings & cost reduction initiatives
• Drive sourcing events: work with stakeholders to define requirements, identify qualified suppliers, execute competitive selection processes, and negotiate contracts
• Partner and collaborate with internal business & technology stakeholders, in-house Legal, Risk and Finance teams, and your colleagues in Sourcing.
• Develop subject matter & market expertise; provide thought leadership
• Proactively engage with clients to identify and develop value added opportunities and comprehensive sourcing strategies
• Drive cost reduction and savings, supplier optimization, risk mitigation, order & payment compliance, and preferred supplier identification

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 7+ years of experience in managing technology categories and spend, with exceptional delivered results
• Commercial mindset and negotiation ability, especially relating to software (both on-premise and SaaS), cloud and artificial intelligence
• Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior management. Explain commercial and contractual concepts, and how value is being delivered
• Market Research: ability to conduct market/industry/supplier analysis and synthesize data into a consumable format
• Risk Management: knowledge of business risk factors and business savvy to minimize risk appropriately and communicate acceptance of risk factors when required.
• Sourcing Methodology: strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI/RFP/RFQ and five step sourcing process
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Financial services industry experience
• Legal acumen; strong understanding of complex master-level agreements

ABOUT US

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans