Category Manager-Contract & Procurement

We are looking for a Category Manager, with roughly 5-8 years of experience, to support Oracle's exciting and innovative Cloud businesses (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, NetSuite, Oracle Global Business Unit (GBU) Cloud Services, and Oracle Data Cloud).

As a Senior Category Manager, you'll conduct contract negotiations, best value analysis, supplier and contract management, within a dynamic, fast-paced, and exciting business environment. The role is a hybrid role, based out of Oracle's Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia office.

Qualifications

Career Level - IC3

Responsibilities

As a member of Oracle's International Electronic eBusiness Center, you will consolidate, negotiate and manage a regional supply base. interface between our regional subsidiaries, suppliers, and / or Corporate Finance team. Place, expedite, and status orders daily in accordance with Oracle's Global Purchasing / Finance policy. Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned standard and nonstandard contracts. Manage supplier invoice holds. Analyze global spending trends and recommend cost saving opportunities. Identify, propose and initiate implementation of process efficiencies / improvements. May provide feedback to Product Development on product usability. May assist in training of new buyers and end users.

Contracting & Negotiations

• Lead master agreement and service addenda contract negotiations for Data Center, Colocation and Network Services.
• Ensure contract compliance with Oracle Corporate policies, focusing on commercial and business terms.
• Support Data Center and Colocation cost control, schedule, delivery, and cost management initiatives.
• Negotiate, draft and prepare contract and service order documents.
• Review and approve Purchase Requests and create and issue Purchase Orders.

Contract Management

Contract Reporting

RFX Support

Project Management

Preferred Skills and Experience

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