Indirect Procurement - Category Manager, Logistics

Senior Category Manager, Global Logistics

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Category Manager to lead Bose’s Global Logistics category. This role develops and executes category strategies across a diverse portfolio of transportation and logistics services supporting Bose’s worldwide operations. Success requires an experienced procurement professional equally comfortable developing long-term category strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations, influencing senior stakeholders, and building high-performing supplier partnerships.

• Develop Category Strategy

  Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with Bose’s global supply chain objectives. Build strategic sourcing roadmaps that balance cost optimization, operational performance, supplier innovation, sustainability, and risk management. Partner with business leaders to understand evolving priorities and translate them into procurement strategies that deliver measurable value. Continuously evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to improve Bose’s logistics network.

• Lead Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations

  Lead complex sourcing initiatives across global transportation and logistics categories, including Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Parcel, 3PL, Warehousing & Distribution, Over-the-Road Transportation (TL/LTL/Intermodal), and Reverse Logistics. Develop sourcing strategies, manage RFIs/RFPs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and oversee contract execution. Drive total value optimization through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure contracts appropriately balance commercial value, operational flexibility, and risk mitigation.

• Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships

  Develop executive-level relationships with strategic logistics providers. Establish supplier governance processes, including Quarterly Business Reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement plans. Monitor supplier performance against key service, quality, delivery, and financial metrics. Partner with suppliers to identify innovation opportunities that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term value.

• Deliver Market Intelligence & Risk Management

  Monitor transportation markets, capacity trends, fuel indices, geopolitical developments, tariffs, regulatory changes, and supplier financial health. Translate external market intelligence into actionable recommendations for business leaders. Identify supply chain risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies that improve business continuity and resilience. Benchmark Bose’s logistics portfolio against industry best practices and emerging market trends.

• Partner Across the Business

  Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to Supply Chain and Logistics leadership. Collaborate closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, savings planning, and investment decisions. Partner with Legal to negotiate commercial agreements and manage contractual risk. Work closely with Operations and Transportation teams to ensure sourcing strategies support service and operational objectives. Present category strategies, supplier recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership.

• Drive Procurement Excellence

  Champion procurement best practices, sourcing governance, and supplier management processes. Support procurement transformation initiatives, including increased spend visibility, sourcing compliance, and standardized procurement processes. Utilize spend analytics and market data to identify value creation opportunities and improve decision-making. Measure and communicate category performance through KPIs, supplier metrics, savings reporting, and executive dashboards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with logistics, transportation, or supply chain service…