Category Manager

Service Center CSCS 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 CapEx, 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 CapEx, 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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