Labor Category Manager

Labor Category Manager

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we're committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day:
Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

You want to feel recognized r performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we'll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

As a Labor Category Manager within Capital Group's Global Business Services Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization, you will lead sourcing strategies that support enterprise priorities across our Global Distribution portfolio, including Global Client Groups (Marketing & Sales), Retirement Plan Services, and Investor and Advisor Services.

You will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, helping drive value through category management, supplier strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and supplier governance. Leveraging market intelligence, spend analytics, and industry best practices, you will identify opportunities to optimize cost, improve service, manage risk, and support business objectives.

You will also develop and lead a high-performing team by providing coaching, guidance, and growth opportunities while ensuring sourcing activities are executed with rigor, consistency, and strong business partnership.

You are a collaborative sourcing leader who combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills to drive meaningful business outcomes.

Category Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business and enterprise priorities.
• Leverage spend data, market intelligence, and supplier insights to identify opportunities for value creation and risk mitigation.
• Translate sourcing and market insights into business recommendations and decision frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing plans with business objectives.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches for complex engagements.
• Manage supplier performance through governance, scorecards, business reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure sourcing activities follow appropriate governance and procurement standards.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Challenge requirements and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, supplier insights, and commercial outcomes to stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop Category Specialists and sourcing team members.
• Coach performance, build capability, and create growth opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, high-performance culture.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive consistent use of sourcing tools, processes, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier performance, and business outcomes.
• Leverage approved technologies and AI-enabled tools to increase productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, commercial management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
• Experience managing people, contractors, or cross-functional work streams.
• Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier governance.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Marketing,…