Senior Category Manager - Purchasing

Job Summary

Join our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Senior Category Manager, Professional Services & Travel, you will drive category strategy and strategic sourcing for Professional Services & Travel across the Americas region covering HR, Fleet, Travel, and Finance Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Create impact by shaping how Grundfos indirectly sources and manages critical indirect services across the Americas, turning data into actionable strategies that deliver real financial impact and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute regional category strategies for HR, Fleet, Travel, and Finance Services spend in alignment with global category managers and senior business stakeholders.
• Leverage SAP Ariba to drive sourcing events, manage contracts, and develop buying channel strategies that maximize efficiency and spend under management.
• Use data analytics and tools such as Power BI and Excel to benchmark costs, identify savings opportunities, track contract leakage, and generate actionable insights.
• Act as a Purchasing Business Partner for Group HR, Finance, and Division stakeholders—understanding business needs while proactively challenging requirements and existing solutions.
• Manage the supplier portfolio by driving performance reviews, relationship frameworks, and continuous improvement across the regional supply base.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing or category management, preferably within a large manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in contract management including terms & conditions, liability assessment, and risk mitigation across complex service agreements.
• Strong data and analytics capabilities—proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and contract management platforms (dashboards, renewal tracking, compliance monitoring).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Health insurance
• Strong focus on well-being activities
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
• Structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities

Salary Range

$80,000 - $118,000

About Grundfos

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.