Indirect Category Manager - Procurement

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies: analyze spend, market and demand; define sourcing strategies, and build multi-year plans to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Run sourcing events: lead RFIs/RFPs, e auctions, and competitive bids; evaluate proposals based on total cost of ownership; recommend supplier awards
• Negotiate and contract: negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs) to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and protections
• Supplier relationship management: manage day to day supplier performance, conduct regular business reviews, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Performance and savings delivery: achieve annual savings and value targets, track and report KPIs, and support budgeting and forecasting for category spend
• Risk and compliance: ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and third-party risk requirements; support audits and implement corrective actions
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and business owners to align strategies with business needs and gain buy-in

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field, OR 7- 10 years of relevant work experience with no degree (High School diploma or GED required)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing, with specific experience in Indirect categories and supplier negotiations
• Previous experience defining sourcing and building multi-year category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Experience leading RFIs/RFPs

Skills

• Strong contracting and negotiating skills
• Supplier relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability in improving cost and cash
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MSFT Suite platforms (e.g.: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Indirect procurement in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading e-auctions for categories such as freight and MHE (material handling & equipment)
• Experience using SAGE, SAP, or both