Principal Global Category Manager
Core
Develops high-level negotiation strategies, oversees supplier selection and performance management, and facilitates final contract negotiations to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
Role type
Principal Global Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Scalable execution of procurement strategies and supplier engagement programs across multiple accounts and complex categories.
Domain
Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-level negotiation strategy, supplier selection, performance management, market intelligence, SLA definition, process streamlining, data analytics, system requirements definition, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop negotiation strategies and communicate results to senior management; oversee supplier selection and performance management; facilitate final contract negotiations; provide strategic oversight for SLAs; segment suppliers and run engagement programs; identify ways to streamline and automate processes.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship