Category Manager II - Hardware and Support

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta - have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.
About the Role

In this role, you will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value across Non-Merchandise categories. You will establish, analyze, and refine the business's procurement strategy ensuring alignment with business goals. Make certain we Do The Right Thing as an organization by optimizing our purchasing power, building and maintaining strategic vendor relationships, and contract management.
What You'll Do

• Create and execute category strategies for IT Hardware and Support
• Provide input to category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area
• Manage supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations (Master Agreement, SOW, Order Documents).
• Support cross-functional teams (GTS, Finance, InfoSec, Legal, Risk Management) in sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Support senior procurement staff in various strategic initiatives
• Be accountable for delivering savings (PL, Non-PL, Capital) for responsible category
• Be familiar with Procurement Technology (i.e. Spend Analytics, Sourcing, eAuction)
• Actively promote a competitive bid culture for Technology projects by applying advanced levers

Who You Are

Who you are

• 5 - 6 years of experience in Procurement or related, preferred experience in category management
• Extensive Experience negotiating, redlining, and routing contracts for approval through a complex organization
• Proven ability to lead the contracting process facilitating meetings with business partners, Legal, Finance, suppliers, InfoSec and Risk
• Knowledge of key legal and commercial contract terms and risks / opportunities associated with each
• Highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize work as required to meet deadlines.
• Flexible problem solving mindset with an aptitude for working through ambiguous situations
• Tech savvy with a desire to quickly learn and master new systems and ways of working
• Bachelor's degree; Masters degree preferred

**Working with Shift Arrangement: 2pm to 11pm India time
Benefits at Gap Inc.

• One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
• Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
• Retirement planning assistance
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.