Overview
Our Team : Cimpress Services central teams allow us to remain entrepreneurial; to stay small as we grow. These teams enable our businesses to remain laser-focused on their customers and build the tools and services that make Cimpress greater than the sum of our businesses. We are problem solvers. We are storytellers. We are forward thinking. We are relationship builders. We are responsible for company-wide activities like accounting, capital allocation, global tax planning, procurement, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and protecting the company through compliance and risk management. We’re evolving our processes and technology to support Cimpress rapid growth.
What You Will Do :
* Conduct thorough market research and internal analysis to understand the trends, risks, and opportunities within the Technology category (including all subcategories: cloud infrastructures and services, SaaS, business solutions, CRM, cybersecurity, collaboration tools, etc.). Based on this analysis, develop procurement strategies and implement projects that align with the organization’s objectives focusing on cost reduction, spend control, and demand management, services improvement, and innovation.
* Manage relationships with suppliers, including selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts and renewals, and managing ongoing performance. Ensure suppliers meet the company’s standards for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as technology operations and finance teams to understand their needs and ensure the procurement strategy supports the overall business goals. Act as a bridge between the company and the suppliers to facilitate communication and alignment of objectives.
* Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing. Develop contingency plans and ensure procurement practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate social responsibility standards.
* Develop and implement sustainable procurement practices, identifying and prioritizing environmentally friendly and ethically sourced indirect goods and services. Engage with suppliers to encourage sustainable practices and ensure the supply chain meets sustainability and CSR goals.
* Identify and evaluate opportunities for new products or improvements to existing ones that can drive revenue growth. Collaborate with product development teams to bring innovative products to market in alignment with consumer demands and competitive differentiation.
* Participate in and support procurement projects in other indirect categories as opportunities arise.
Qualifications
* Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a technical field.
* Possess a minimum of five years of experience in Category Management for Technology in mature and advanced environments, leading this strategic category within an international corporate framework, managing across diverse business units, geographies, and multiple currencies.
* Strong analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of business analysis, costing, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
* Advanced proficiency in the Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
* Complete fluency in English, both written and verbal.
* Fundamental knowledge of legal documentation with the capability to interpret contracts and determine when to engage legal support.
* Willingness to travel globally around 20% of the time, with peaks up to 25%.
* Nice to Have :
* Fluency in additional languages, particularly German, Italian, or French, is highly appreciated.
* At least three years of experience in other subcategories within Indirects.
About Us
At Cimpress we are passionate about empowering people to make an impression through individually meaningful personalized physical products. Cimpress makes customized print, signage, apparel, gift, identity merchandise, packaging and other products accessible and affordable to everyone.
More than a dozen Cimpress businesses collectively serve tens of millions of customers every year. Each business tailors its unique value proposition to the needs of customers in that particular market. We manage our businesses in a decentralized, autonomous manner to ensure we remain close to our customers, focused and entrepreneurial.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Cimpress exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique and the Cimpress team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect, and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cimpress is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status, or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and in fact in many cases we strive to do more than the law requires.
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