Senior Category Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for critical indirect categories including R&D, Prototyping, MRO, Calibration, and Enterprise Services to drive cost savings and ensure supply continuity.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Indirect goods and services for defense, civil, and commercial space programs
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Government Contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Vendor negotiations, Market analysis, Contract management, Supplier performance monitoring, Project management, Data analysis
Preferred skills
SAP/ARIBA systems, Aerospace industry experience, Master's degree in Supply Chain, CPSM/CSCP/CPM certification, Enterprise Services management
Technologies
SAP, ARIBA
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies, Lead vendor negotiations, Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments, Manage sourcing activities and contract awards, Track and report procurement savings, Monitor supplier performance, Build relationships with internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
