Procurement Category Manager

This role will manage sourcing and supplier priorities that improve value, reliability, and operational performance in a manufacturing and automotive environment. You will partner with finance, operations, legal, and business stakeholders to negotiate effectively, manage vendors, and support better purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing for Marketing, HR, Consulting, and Finance categories
• Conduct complex procurement analysis to align with business goals
• Negotiate high-value service contracts for savings and benefits
• Develop and execute sourcing projects and initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships and enforce contract performance
• Utilize procurement analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Oversee post-contract vendor management practices

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement sourcing and category management
• Understanding of procurement law and contract negotiation
• Experience in Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, and Financial Services categories
• Demonstrated track record of leading sourcing processes across multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels
• Strong negotiation skills for high-volume, high-risk deals
• Experience with eSourcing tools is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on global category projects
• Exposure to innovative procurement strategies and methodologies
• Access to a network of global strategic vendors
• Chance to influence procurement practices at a senior executive level
• Focus on ethical sourcing and compliance standards

Pay

$100,000 – $120,000 annually

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available