Lead Category Manager IC4

The JAPAC Real Estate & Facilities procurement team oversees operations in 18 countries and collaborates with the Real Estate & Facilities, Global Physical Security Lines of Business to handle strategic procurement tasks, as well as supporting Oracles RE&F project managers with construction/office fit-out activities. You will report to the Director, Facilities Procurement JAPAC & EMEA for Real Estate & Facilities and Global Physical Security Services, and will work towards objectives set by the Global Procurement Senior Director and Director, Facilities Procurement. Your role will involve supporting Oracles Real Estate & Facilities Line of Business (LOB) and Global Physical Security LOB, while closely engaging with Oracle's leadership teams in JAPAC. Your responsibilities will include preparing, conducting, and analyzing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). You will be involved in Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Due Diligence/Market Research, and formulating, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in alignment with Oracle's legal terms and conditions. Data analysis and decision-making skills will be essential for this role. In terms of accountabilities, you will be required to build relationships with stakeholders from Real Estate and Facilities and Global Physical Security Services Lines of Business, and provide ongoing support and guidance as needed. Acting as the interface and point of escalation for internal customers to resolve procurement issues will be part of your duties. You will also manage or participate in procurement projects, striving to achieve optimal value from vendors in terms of price, service, quality, and coverage. Your role will involve following procurement RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and procedures, completing evaluations, analyzing data, and making recommendations on supplier selection. Assessing current and potential suppliers, formulating Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and monitoring supplier performance will be key responsibilities. You will also liaise with Oracle's Procurement Contracts Team to ensure compliance with corporate and legal policies. To be successful in this role, you should possess a minimum of 10 years of strategic procurement experience or Project Management experience, PMP certification, and an engineering background. Experience in indirect procurement for Real Estate & Facilities and Security services, strong interpersonal skills, proven contract negotiation capabilities, proficiency in supplier relationship management, and advanced Excel proficiency are required. Experience in Data Center Procurement is an added advantage. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the best quality materials, components, equipment, and services are obtained at the best value for Oracle's operations.,