Category Manager – Marketing, Sales & G&A Procurement
Core
Execute procurement strategies for Marketing, Sales, and G&A spend areas, leading sourcing initiatives and managing supplier performance to drive cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing events, supplier contracts, and cost-saving programs for Bose's global business units.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Audio Technology / Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, risk management, process improvement, team mentoring
Preferred skills
SAP Ariba, Power BI, Excel, experience with Marketing/Sales/G&A categories, mentoring junior buyers
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead RFPs and supplier evaluations, partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing with needs, track supplier performance against KPIs, conduct spend analysis and benchmarking, guide junior team members, ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities