Job Purpose: Vendor, Technology or Business Unit, Profit & Loss (P&L), commercial and operational ownership by collaborating with all relevant business functions to deliver best in class systems, tools, processes, financial data integrity and reporting Responsibilities: - Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share. - Lead the vendor pricing strategy through collaboration with profit team to review price elasticity and handle exception management - Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to provide market reports and analysis, and using this data to identify trends to make sound business proposals - Support development of direct reports and/or development of divisional assistant category managers (ACM's) - Ownership for full product and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption & creation and contract management - Hold operational & commercial relationship with vendor key stakeholders - Identification of commercial & operational process improvements - Ensure ongoing use of CRM tools to ensure best in class business continuity - Input into quarterly vendor business planning and execution. Knowledge Skills and Experience - Highly numerate - Commercial acumen - Strong communication skills - Time management & prioritisation skills - Strong sense of ownership and accountability - Excellent analytical skills - Good relationship skills - Experience in the IT industry with channel and/or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background - Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse - Strong Microsoft office skills - Experience of working within a matrix structure - Proven ability multi task in a fast paced environment - Business planning experience with strong operational cadence What's In It For You? - Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle. - Grow Your Career:Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses. - Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program. - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities. - Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program. - Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives. At TD SYNNEX, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!