Category Manager
Core
Lead indirect purchasing strategy for Facility Management, Fleet Management, Travel, and HR Services to optimize costs, manage supplier risks, and support global operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Purchasing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier contracts, and procurement processes for L-Acoustics' global operations.
Domain
Professional audio equipment manufacturing / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Indirect purchasing strategy, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, ERP data management, stakeholder management, market benchmarking, process optimization, risk management, sustainability integration
Preferred skills
Dynamics 365 proficiency, additional languages beyond English/French
Technologies
Dynamics 365
Responsibilities
Define and deploy purchasing strategies for four key categories; lead tenders, supplier assessments, and contract negotiations; manage supplier performance and lifecycle; track procurement KPIs and report on savings; optimize the Procure to Pay process; benchmark market trends and pricing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
