Category Management Director

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We fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. With customers, partners, and colleagues, we stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough – we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities and are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future.

Profile Summary

The Category Management Director manages a category management pillar and team to achieve company sourcing and supplier management objectives, minimizing overall risk and maximizing overall cost savings. The role includes developing category plans, working toward vendor rationalization and simplification.

• Assists in the development of the company-wide sourcing philosophy.

• Ensures business and sourcing strategies are aligned.

• Manages the RFP process and negotiates contracts.

• Hires, trains, and develops staff to achieve category management objectives and conducts performance reviews.

• Aligns with the sourcing finance director to validate data of all suppliers and contracts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience

• 7+ years of sourcing experience including a minimum of 2 years of direct management experience.

• Experience negotiating multi-million dollar agreements with third‑party suppliers with proven savings success.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Excellent contract negotiation and consultation skills.

Compensation Pay Disclosure

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable. The annual base salary range for this position is $127,160 – $178,320 USD. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities such as annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives based on the role. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location, experience, education, and other factors.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• 401(k) Savings plan – generous company matching contributions (up to 6%).

• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%).

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

• Paid time off – 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.

• Paid volunteer time – 40 hours per calendar year.

Critical Skills

• Customer Focused:
Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.

• Critical Thinking:
Thoughtful process of analyzing data and solving problems to reach well‑reasoned solutions.

• Team Mentality:
Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on common goals.

• Business Acumen:
Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry to make sound business decisions.

• Learning Agility:
Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive benefits, please refer to our resources for applicants with disabilities.

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