Senior Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing & Procurement

Peloton is looking for a Sr. Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing & Procurement to join our Global Procurement team. This individual manages the overall direction, process, and spend associated with Peloton’s purchases for assigned categories.

About the role

This role will be accountable for building strong relationships with business stakeholders and partnering with them to establish a cohesive supplier portfolio and spend category strategies based on business needs. Responsibilities include market segmentation assessments, supplier spend and concentration analyses, total cost modeling across different functions and regions for multiple category purchases to enable timely and efficient growth of our business. The role involves identifying business requirements and specifications, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, conducting cost evaluations, managing RFx, and leading contract negotiations for all assigned categories to drive execution aligned with Peloton's goals.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the development of sourcing strategies using Peloton global spend, translate strategy into objectives/action plans, and drive execution for logistics and distribution categories aligned with business/sourcing strategy and company goals.
• Optimize total direct and indirect costs for the business while collaborating with stakeholders of assigned categories.
• Lead sourcing efforts and direct the execution of effective cost-saving initiatives.
• Effectively lead and project-manage cross-functional teams through the RFP process, including requirements definition, bid/negotiations, contract documentation, and integration, ensuring appropriate approvals are acquired.
• Support the scaling of Peloton’s capabilities by finding opportunities for efficiencies and operational improvements.
• Responsible for commercial terms negotiations of price, terms, and scope of services.
• Ensure sourcing and other procurement activity aligns with SOX and appropriate internal Peloton controls for segregation of duties and fiduciary controls.
• Develop and direct the execution of effective cost-savings initiatives.
• Communicate cost-savings initiatives effectively through leadership participation and reporting.
• Conduct and manage logistics provider Quarterly Business Reviews for top providers.
• Align closely with the trade compliance function to ensure providers follow international trade laws and Peloton policies.
• Implement and supervise process improvements, training, and talent development.

Requirements

• Over 6+ years of experience specific to Indirect Procurement such as Logistics/Transportation, Marketing, or Technology categories.
• Relevant education or equivalent work experience in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships, set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that improve organizational efficiency.
• Highly results-oriented with a successful record of accomplishments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and clearly communicate complex topics.
• Flexibility to respond to evolving requirements and multifaceted priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to balance multiple projects at various phases.
• Ability to work both tactically and strategically in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to meet business needs.
• Act as a self-starter, great teammate, and hold a customer-first approach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Access to mental health services.
• 401k, tuition reimbursement, and student loan paydown plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Child care and family care discounts.
• Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts.
• Commuter benefits and Citi Bike discount.
• Pet insurance and more.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $168,750 USD - $207,300 USD. The actual base salary offered will depend on numerous factors including experience and business objectives, and if the location for the job changes.