Global Category Manager, Transportation & Trade Services
Core
Lead global procurement strategy for Transportation & Trade Services to optimize supply chain performance, distribution, and compliance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Transportation & Trade Services)
Builds
Global logistics network and supplier portfolio for a MedTech company
Domain
Healthcare (MedTech) + Global Logistics & Trade
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global category strategy, transportation procurement, supplier negotiation, stakeholder management, team leadership, sustainability initiatives, digital transformation, risk reduction, working capital optimization
Preferred skills
MedTech/regulated industry experience, TMS/freight visibility platform expertise, CPSM/CIPS/CSCP/APICS certifications
Technologies
TMS, freight visibility platforms, freight audit solutions, automation tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute global category strategy across multiple transport modes; build multi-year value creation pipeline; serve as commercial advisor to supply chain leaders; lead complex supplier negotiations; drive sustainability and digital transformation; lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
