Category Lead

What You Will Do

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Professional Services with a focus on Consulting Services, Travel and Expense, Tax Services, and Cardholder Services. This role will serve as the procurement lead for the Americas region and will have some global category responsibilities as well. Lead supplier relationship management initiatives focused on total cost of ownership, supply chain optimization, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Leverage market intelligence and industry insights to support sourcing decisions and identify strategic opportunities. Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to align procurement objectives with business priorities. Apply strategic sourcing methodologies and procurement tools while providing informal leadership, collaboration, and guidance across the Category team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related operational function, with strategic sourcing experience preferred
• Knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing principles, and manufacturing operations
• Strong financial, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and other database tools.
• Self-directed team player with strong organizational, influence, and communication skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Foreign language skills are a plus

• Relocation Approval:
  No
• Travel Requirement:
  No
• Visa or Sponsorship:
  No
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to

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