Indirect Category Supplier Manager
Core
Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving category strategies to support cost management and operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior Indirect Category Supplier Manager
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and optimized supply base for global procurement functions
Domain
Procurement / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, market intelligence, should-cost modeling, supplier performance management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
AI tool integration, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
AI-assisted tools, should-cost models
Responsibilities
Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers; Perform commercial supplier qualification activities; Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to leverage spend; Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals; Collaborate with stakeholders to build a comprehensive view of supplier performance; Lead strategic supplier events such as Quarterly Business Reviews and Annual Supplier Evaluations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC