Category Manager
Core
Build short and long-term category strategy to ensure operational optimization for multiple indirect spend categories, including packaging and facilities.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Enterprise commodity strategy, sourcing, supplier partnership management, and cost optimization
Domain
Industrial supply chain / Facilities and packaging
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier partnership management, cost optimization, spend analysis, contract negotiation, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, data reporting, lean tools
Preferred skills
Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, strategic sourcing execution, category management, leadership, negotiation, business acumen, matrix environment navigation
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide commodity strategy and sourcing for indirect spend categories; Develop and manage category strategy optimizing affordability, availability, agility, and innovation; Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing process including RFx execution and supplier evaluation; Analyze spend, pricing, consumption, and supplier performance data; Balance enterprise strategies with site-specific operational requirements; Support other procurement priorities based on business needs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC