Category Manager

Service CenterCSCS TXCategory Strategy & Planning
· Develop and execute indirect procurement category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, procurement roadmap, and annual savings targets.
· Manage assigned indirect procurement categories, including Cap Ex, Facilities Services, Corporate Travel, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Equipment, Equipment Services, Fleet, and Corporate Services.
· Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and cost reduction initiatives.
· Build and maintain category plans balancing cost, quality, service, risk, and operational requirements.
· Develop business cases and recommendations for leadership approval.
· Support Procurement Transformation initiatives through process improvements, supplier consolidation, and technology adoption.

Supplier Management
· Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers across assigned indirect procurement categories.
· Conduct supplier performance reviews, business reviews, and scorecard evaluations.
· Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs.
· Lead supplier rationalization, performance improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
· Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
· Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, rebates, and value-added programs.
· Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate and finalize supplier agreements.
· Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and operational efficiencies.

Collaboration & Business Partnership
· Serve as the primary procurement business partner for Operations, Finance, Marketing, Facilities, Information Technology, Human Resources, Fleet, Equipment, and Corporate Services.
· Collaborate with functional leaders to understand business priorities, develop sourcing strategies, and execute procurement initiatives.
· Provide market intelligence, supplier insights, and sourcing recommendations to support business decisions.
· Develop executive presentations and communicate project progress, savings, and strategic recommendations.

Risk Management & Innovation
· Identify and mitigate supplier, operational, financial, cybersecurity, compliance, contractual, and business continuity risks within assigned categories.
· Evaluate supplier financial health and business continuity capabilities.
· Identify emerging technologies, products, services, and supplier capabilities that improve business performance.
· Promote innovation and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships.

Education & Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred.
· 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
· Demonstrated experience managing indirect categories such as Cap Ex, Facilities, IT, HR, Marketing, Travel, Equipment, or Professional Services.
· Experience negotiating complex contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and spend analysis tools.
· Experience with ERP, eProcurement, contract management, and supplier management systems preferred.
· Ability to interpret financial data, supplier proposals, and contractual terms.

Success Measures
· Achievement of annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
· Successful execution of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
· Supplier performance improvements and contract compliance.
· Growth in indirect spend under management.
· Stakeholder satisfaction and Procurement Transformation contributions.

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Location:

Lewisville, TXType:
Full time