**Job Purpose**
The Director, Category Management is responsible for the management of the vendor portfolio aligned to the Country Business Unit, plus new vendor identification and on-boarding, as well as other business development initiatives, to optimize results against the country Business Unit strategy. They work in close collaboration with the local Business Unit teams, influencing and driving revenue and market share growth through engagement and strategic planning. Takes full P&L ownership for Country level vendors and acts as the escalation and owner of key strategic and transformational plays at country level. This position contributes to 50% of the overall country revenue.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities Directions**:
- Develop, own, and execute the vendor(s) strategy in full alignment with the agreed Business Unit strategy to grow profitable market share.
- Manage the vendor portfolio of the Business Unit including new vendor identification and on-boarding and other business development initiatives to optimize results. P&L accountability for the Country level vendors.
- Review, address, and own profitability issues in relation to the P&L target and achieve the assigned country revenue target.
- Build, develop, retain, and engage direct report team, with a particular focus on leadership succession planning and talent development.
- Align procurement and vendor strategies to ensure optimised availability, working capital and best trading terms and conditions.
- Build and scale solution and service offerings for re-sellers and vendors.
- Enable and help the sales teams to win and grow share of wallet and market share.
**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience.
- >3 to 5 years of experience directly managing / supervising employees.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree is required.
**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 Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, 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!