Category Manager

About the role

As a Purchasing Category Manager, you will partner with internal leaders to manage spend across Sales, Finance, Recruiting, and HR. You will develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that align with business objectives and drive value across the organization. In addition, you will lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists, setting priorities, coaching performance, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Our Procurement team is a high-performing group seeking a professional with strong category expertise to support and elevate our sourcing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with department-specific (Sales, Finance, Recruiting, HR) and company-wide objectives
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure high performance and compliance
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing specialists, setting priorities and ensuring high performance
• Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring all agreements meet legal and company standards
• Spend Analysis: Monitor and analyze spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure budget adherence
• Collaboration: Partner with VPs, Directors, and other stakeholders to understand department needs and ensure procurement strategies support business objectives
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement, including supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues
• Market Research: Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform purchasing decisions
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and vendor performance to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or a related field
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to effectively present to senior leadership
• Demonstrated negotiation and contract management expertise
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, formulas, visualization)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

Completive base salary plus bonus opportunity
Advancement opportunities with structured career paths
Employee referral bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Health, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
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