Sr. Category Manager

About the role

The Sr. Category Manager supports the organization’s sourcing and procurement objectives by managing assigned spend categories, developing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. This role contributes to operational and financial goals by identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving supplier value, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with organizational policies and risk standards. The position strengthens procurement practices through data-driven insights, market analysis, and effective supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned spend categories, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
• Conducts market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value improvement, and risk reduction.
• Leads sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex goods and services.
• Analyzes supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans support operational needs.
• Supports contract development and negotiation by providing category insights, supplier data, and commercial recommendations.
• Monitors supplier performance, identifies issues, and partners with internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintains accurate documentation, category plans, and supplier records in procurement and contract management systems.
• Contributes to the development of sourcing processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by providing category-level insights and spend projections.

Requirements

• 4 - 6 years of experience in sourcing practices, category management principles, and supplier evaluation methods.
• Ability to analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier proposals to support strategic decisions.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing sourcing events.
• Familiarity with contract language, risk considerations, and procurement policies.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).

Location

Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro, OR 97124
Marlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA

Pay

Target compensation: $93,000 - $111,500 + Annual Bonus

Benefits

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria).

About the company

First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. This belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.