The Category Manager is responsible for Category Management, Strategic sourcing and negotiation, Contract Management and Risk Management of all TKI assigned commodities. * Conduct research on supplier market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, total cost of ownership models and historical spend to enhance future negotiations. Ensure this information is maintained and shared throughout the organization * Manage and source the total spend for the assigned commodities * Translate technical requirements into functional specifications and send quotation requests for assigned commodities * Analyze offers and prepare award documents. * Launch and monitor the implementation of awarded contracts in collaboration
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