Labor Category Manager

I can be myself at work.

We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission.

I can influence my income.

Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

I can lead a full life.

• Broaden your career path and pursue new opportunities
• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

I can succeed as a Labor Category Manager at Capital Group.

As a Labor Category Manager within Capital Group’s Global Business Services Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, you will lead sourcing strategies that support enterprise priorities across our Global Distribution portfolio, including Global Client Groups (Marketing & Sales), Retirement Plan Services, and Investor and Advisor Services. You will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, helping drive value through category management, supplier strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and supplier governance.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

• Category Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business and enterprise priorities.
• Leverage spend data, market intelligence, and supplier insights to identify opportunities for value creation and risk mitigation.
• Translate sourcing and market insights into business recommendations and decision frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business objectives.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches for complex engagements.
• Manage supplier performance through governance, scorecards, business reviews, and issue resolution.
• Sure sourcing activities follow appropriate governance and procurement standards.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Challenge requirements and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, supplier insights, and commercial outcomes to stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop Category Specialists and sourcing team members.
• Coach performance, build capability, and create growth opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, high-performance culture.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive consistent use of sourcing tools, processes, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier performance, and business outcomes.
• Leverage approved technologies and AI-enabled tools to increase productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, commercial management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
• Experience managing people, contractors, or cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

PREFERRED

• Experience supporting Marketing, Sales, Client Services, or Financial Services organizations.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios and strategic supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with procurement technology, spend analytics, and supplier management tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP.

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I Can Learn More About Capital Group.

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

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