Senior Category Manager

Overview

• Join a dynamic team as a Senior Category Manager on a contract basis, contributing to strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, ensuring optimal procurement outcomes.
• Leverage your expertise in market analysis to forecast industry trends and drive informed decision-making.
• Conduct sourcing events, including RFPs and RFQs, to identify and secure high-value vendor partnerships.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation within assigned categories.
• Develop and implement vendor management plans, fostering positive engagements and resolving performance issues.
• Contribute to cross-functional negotiations, addressing complex arrangements and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize sourcing results and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Establish and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and category requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive sourcing events, including solicitation development and evaluation criteria establishment.
• Analyze market dynamics to provide subject matter expertise and industry insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to source products and services using proven methodologies and analytics.
• Evaluate sourcing outcomes from a total cost of ownership perspective and recommend optimizations.
• Lead supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance and performance within assigned categories.
• Coordinate vendor risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for significant risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and effective contract management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management; 8 years preferred.
• Proven ability to conduct sourcing life cycle processes and engage in C-suite level discussions.
• Expertise in developing and implementing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Strong analytical skills to forecast market trends and optimize sourcing outcomes.
• Experience in vendor relationship management, performance tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex negotiations.
• Proficiency in compliance activities and contract management processes.