Senior Category Supplier Manager
Core
Primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations to drive cost reduction and supply base optimization.
Role type
Senior Category Supplier Manager
Builds
Comprehensive supplier performance views, category strategies, and optimized supply base
Domain
Procurement / Supply Chain / Memory and Storage Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, spend data analysis, supplier segmentation, contract negotiation, cost modeling, market intelligence, supplier performance management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
AI and automation tool adoption, digital transformation leadership, advanced commercial analysis
Technologies
AI tools, analytics platforms, automation software
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives; Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQs, and price negotiations; Identify and quantify cost savings and value-generation opportunities; Establish supplier performance management processes; Collaborate with global partners to align sourcing strategies; Leverage AI and digital tools to improve procurement effectiveness
