Manager, Strategic Sourcing Category Management
What’s the Job?
Defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline
Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals
Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers
Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and creating value
Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and is involved in business decisions
What’s Needed?
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines
- 5+ years' experience within the pertinent category
- Ability to build impactful relationship with internal clients, key influencers to effectively execute the work
- Advanced oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have strategic sourcing, category management and executive stakeholder management expertise, which will align successfully in the organization.
Location
Cincinnati, OH (hybrid minimum 3 days per week)
Pay
$120,000-125,000 base plus bonus & stock options