IT Category Manager

Job Title: IT Category Manager

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 6 Month Contract with potential conversion or extension

Rate Range: $40-45/hr

Position Overview: This role will be responsible for sourcing related activities in connection with the cross-brand procurement of information technology related products and services including Hardware, Software, Telecommunication Services, and Professional Services. This position is responsible for working on a daily basis with technology vendors and with technology professionals from all IT departments (including the operating companies). This individual must be able to effectively manage the sometimes competing interests of the operating companies towards a holistic solution which will benefit the organization as a whole.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and strategically source a portfolio of products and services in accordance with established Sourcing processes
• Develop and issue RFQs/RFIs/RFPs for information technology related goods and services. Evaluate suppliers and analyze bids as part of RFI/RFP or bid processes based on such criteria as cost, quality etc.
• Partner and collaborate with leadership and Operating Companies in order to effectively leverage scale, simplify the supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, improve guest and crew satisfaction and create value in the Global Sourcing area
• Ensure strong involvement with all key stakeholders to gain intricate knowledge of their needs and leverage points for each area
• Participate in developing and ensuring business analytics and reporting is established for targeted areas of responsibility
• Perform project management duties which will include overseeing and ensuring quality delivery of assigned projects; collect, measure, report and communicate progress with key stakeholders
• Establish and maintain close relationships with senior level business unit management to understand key business strategies, annual goals/objectives and economic challenges/opportunities
• Assist each Operating Companies’ Sourcing teams with strategically planning and procurement needs and executing strategic sourcing plans
• Leverage a market perspective to quickly assimilate external information (e.g. market drivers, macroeconomic conditions, etc.) to anticipate its impact across the business and develop associated strategies and action plans to maximize the opportunity

Benefits

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability

• Hospitalization Coverage

• Direct Deposit

• Weekly Pay Periods

• Training and Development Programs

• 401k

• Referral Program

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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