Category Manager Management

BEN BOUTALEB

Arlington, TX • 214-***-**** • *******@*****.***

PASSIONATE GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Senior Category Manager IT • Strategic Sourcing Manager • Vendor Relationship Manager

Strategic Procurement • Vendor Relationship Building • Category Management Expertise

Strategic Procurement Leader • Cost-Saving Negotiator • Global Sourcing Expert

Certified Purchasing Manager • PMP

WORK EXPERIENCE

SGA / Citi; Irving, Texas 2022-12-012023-11-30

Category Manager indirects IT & Professional Services

Source new licenses and negotiate new SOW, SLA or MSA contracts.

Manage existing IT and Professional Services contract

Manage the supply base and report progress

Engage and communicate with stakeholders

Track agreements renewals.

Select Source for BCBSNC March 2022 - Dec 2022

Category Manager It

Sourced licenses, negotiated fresh Statements of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreements (SLA), or Master Service Agreements (MSA).

Managed diverse supply base, regularly reporting progress for transparency and efficiency.

Engaged effectively with IT stakeholders, fostering open communication channels.

Diligently tracked agreement renewals to prevent lapses in service or coverage.

Supervised and maintained existing IT contracts, ensuring optimal performance.

RGP forMattel Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Category Management Consultant Global It For Mattel

Negotiated comprehensive fresh Statements of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Master Service Agreements (MSA), ensuring optimal terms.

Effectively reported progress to Global IT Board, promoting transparency and trust.

Streamlined supply base management to enhance operational performance.

Managed and optimized existing IT contracts for maximum efficiency.

Sourced new requirements, paving the way for innovative solutions.

TrainingPros for AT&T Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

Category Management Consultant

Conducted thorough audits on inventoried SKUs, enhancing inventory accuracy and control.

Supervised supply base, upheld optimal inventory levels and supplier relations.

Launched sourcing initiatives for new products, enhancing product portfolio.

Championed North America's accessory and packaging cost management at AT&T.

Negotiated supply contracts for cost-effective procurement strategies.

LHOIST; Fort Worth, TX Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

Category Manager

Successfully led $10-$100M Capex and MRO projects, exceeding set objectives.

Managed $250M Capex/MRO budget, strategically allocating lead resources regionally.

Fostered improved interactions with regional internal customers for maximum efficiency.

Crafted strategic plans for all operational regions, promoting business growth.

Aligned results with stakeholder expectations, consistently achieving success.

MOLEX; Lisle, IL Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

Global Category Manager Machinery

Orchestrated category management for $250M machinery expenditure across four units.

Devised sourcing strategy factoring in total cost of ownership for optimal value. Managed key supplier relationships in the U.S., Europe, and China, ensuring best value in vendor selection and purchases.

Negotiated service agreements with apt suppliers for optimized supply base efficiency.

Instituted metrics driving sourcing activities for maximum value achievement.

CELANESE CHEMICALS; Irving, TX March 2014 - Dec 2016

Manager Of Strategic Sourcing Capex

Engineered commodity or service strategies that boosted value savings by over 10%.

Spearheaded commercial and procurement initiatives for major capital projects, coordinating with global engineering, procurement, and construction firms or using existing company resources.

Fostered robust, long-term vendor relationships within the technology industry while staying abreast of current market conditions and innovative ideas.

Orchestrated strategy development, led RFPs, and negotiated contracts for optimal results.

Ensured contracts' competitiveness by identifying potential improvement opportunities.

CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS; Greenville, TX Jan 2007 - Feb 2014

Manager Global Indirect Capex And Mro Spend

Executed innovative, robust sourcing strategies for an annual capital/MRO spend of $300 million, significantly fortifying the company's financial stability.

Managed relationships with key suppliers across U.S., Europe, and China, augmenting Cytec's global presence and supply chain efficiency.

Formed lasting agreements with apt suppliers, streamlining our base for better efficiency.

Ensured vendor selection and procurement processes provided the best value proposition.

Formulated a sourcing strategy considering Total Cost of Ownership for maximum value.

Established metrics boosting sourcing activities for optimal value acquisition.

Prior Experience: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, Senior Program Manager, Procurement Capital Expenditures

EDUCATION

Algeria Institute Of Petroleum Institut National Des Hydrocarbures

Bsc, Mechanical Technology Studies

National Education Center, Houston, TX

Associates,, Computer Technology

TECHNOLOGIES, CERTIFICATIONS

Technologies: Microsoft Project, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Tableau, Skype for Business, Dropbox, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Visio, Zoom

Certifications: Project Management Professional • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) • Certified Purchasing Manager

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