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. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

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 opportunities and pursue your passions
• 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. Leveraging market intelligence, spend analytics, and industry best practices, you will identify opportunities to optimize cost, improve service, manage risk, and support business objectives. You will also develop and lead a high-performing team by providing coaching, guidance, and growth opportunities while ensuring sourcing activities are executed with rigor, consistency, and strong business partnership. You are a collaborative sourcing leader who combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills to drive meaningful business outcomes.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

• 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.

Southern California Base Salary Range:

$159,354-$254,966

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

• A highly competitive base salary
• Individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus
• Capital’s retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.