Lead Category Manager

Role Overview: You will be a part of the JAPAC Real Estate & Facilities procurement team, which oversees operations in 18 countries. Collaborating with the Real Estate & Facilities and Global Physical Security Lines of Business, you will handle strategic procurement tasks and support Oracle's RE&F project managers with construction/office fit-out activities. Reporting to the Director, Facilities Procurement JAPAC & EMEA, you will work towards objectives set by the Global Procurement Senior Director and Director, Facilities Procurement. Your role will involve supporting Oracle's Real Estate & Facilities Line of Business (LOB) and Global Physical Security LOB, while closely engaging with Oracle's leadership teams in JAPAC. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare, conduct, and analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). - Engage in Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Due Diligence/Market Research, and formulate, review, and negotiate contracts in alignment with Oracle's legal terms and conditions. - Utilize data analysis and decision-making skills for effective performance. - Build relationships with stakeholders from Real Estate and Facilities and Global Physical Security Services Lines of Business, and provide necessary support and guidance. - Act as the interface and point of escalation for internal customers to resolve procurement issues. - Manage or participate in procurement projects to achieve optimal value from vendors in terms of price, service, quality, and coverage. - Follow procurement RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and procedures, complete evaluations, analyze data, and make recommendations on supplier selection. - Assess current and potential suppliers, formulate Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and monitor supplier performance. - Liaise with Oracle's Procurement Contracts Team to ensure compliance with corporate and legal policies. Qualifications Required: - 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 and proven contract negotiation capabilities. - Proficiency in supplier relationship management and advanced Excel skills. - Experience in Data Center Procurement is an added advantage. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),