Category Procurement Manager
Core
Develop and execute category strategies across North America to drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.
Role type
Category Procurement Manager
Builds
Centralized procurement processes and supplier strategies for multi-site manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain (via careerplan.io/jobs/E3-001-AE-E6A-category-procurement-manager)
Required skills
Category strategy development, Spend analysis, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Supplier segmentation, Performance management (KPIs/scorecards), Risk mitigation, Compliance management, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Multi-site manufacturing experience, Procurement transformation expertise, System implementation support
Technologies
RFQ systems, Contract management systems, Spend analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives, Analyze spend and market conditions to identify savings, Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection, Negotiate and execute regional/multi-site contracts, Drive contract utilization and reduce maverick spend, Establish long-term supplier relationships, Segment and manage suppliers, Lead supplier performance management, Deliver cost savings and working capital improvements, Track and report category performance, Identify and mitigate supply risks, Ensure compliance with policies and ESG requirements, Partner with cross-functional teams, Align supplier capacity with demand, Standardize materials and supply base, Drive adoption of centralized processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
