Category Manager

Category Manager Drive Strategic Sourcing. Build Supplier Partnerships. Deliver Business Impact. Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning data into smart business decisions? Do you enjoy negotiating value, optimizing supplier relationships, and influencing organizational success? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're seeking a Category Manager to join our growing procurement team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives that support both operational excellence and long-term business goals. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, analyze market trends, and lead sourcing activities that create measurable value.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic planning, supplier engagement, and analytical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

As a Category Manager, you'll be responsible for managing assigned spend categories and helping the organization achieve its sourcing and procurement objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Manage assigned spend categories, including sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, performance management, and ongoing category optimization.
• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and supplier value enhancement.
• Lead sourcing initiatives such as Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing models, commercial terms, and service capabilities to support informed procurement decisions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure sourcing strategies effectively support operational needs.
• Support contract negotiations and development by providing supplier intelligence, category expertise, and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, contracts, and category plans within procurement and contract management systems.
• Help enhance procurement processes, tools, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Provide category-level spend forecasts, budgeting insights, and reporting to support financial planning activities.

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain-related functions.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation practices, and procurement principles.
• Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and commercial discussions.
• Ability to analyze spend data, supplier proposals, market trends, and business requirements to develop strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with contract language, procurement policies, and supplier risk considerations.
• Experience working with procurement, sourcing, or contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered, including four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Make a direct impact on organizational performance through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Partner with leaders across the business to influence key purchasing decisions.
• Develop expertise in category strategy, negotiations, supplier performance management, and procurement analytics.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
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