Senior Category Manager
Core
Develop and implement procurement strategies to minimize Total Cost of Ownership while prioritizing stakeholder service across business units.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, supplier networks, and procurement processes for specialized categories (Subscription-Based and Professional Services Agreements preferred).
Domain
Financial Services / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, RFI/RFQ/RFP management, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, AI and automation tool implementation, change management, project management, financial market knowledge.
Preferred skills
CPSM or CPM certification, experience with outsourced/offshored programs, AI-powered procurement technologies.
Technologies
AI-powered procurement technologies, automation tools, analytics platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement of specialized categories; manage governance and control programs; lead cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation; conduct periodic performance reviews with key suppliers; identify and implement AI/automation solutions; present recommendations to executive management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
