Category Manager, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement category strategies that enhance supplier performance and establish a competitive edge.

• Ensure that category strategies align with overarching business goals and priorities.

• Attain cost savings, performance improvements, and innovation objectives.

• Cultivate and sustain executive-level relationships with key strategic suppliers.

• Utilize market insights and best practices to boost procurement efficiency.

• Spearhead complex negotiations and commercial discussions for designated categories.

• Advocate for the adoption of digital procurement tools and automation solutions.

• Employ procurement systems and analytics to uncover opportunities and foster continuous improvement in sourcing and supplier performance.

• Oversee procurement activities across designated spend categories throughout the complete procurement lifecycle, which encompasses category management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, management, and innovation within the supply base.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

• Extensive expertise in IT procurement categories and sub-categories.

• At least 8 years of procurement experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience in category management, strategy development, and long-term sourcing planning.

• Strong commercial acumen with a grasp of cost structures, market trends, and risk management.

• Proficiency in strategic sourcing, supplier management, competitive bidding, and intricate contract negotiations.

• Advanced skills in Excel and analytics, particularly in spend and supplier performance assessment.

• Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and AI-driven procurement solutions.

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities at the executive level.

• Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional sourcing projects.

• Effective leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.

• Strong business insight and the capability to align procurement strategies with organizational needs.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and foster alignment towards common goals.

• Excellent partnership skills with senior leadership, peers, and business stakeholders.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, particularly in presentations to executive audiences.

• Demonstrated learning agility and dedication to continuous personal and team development.

• Experience across multiple categories, particularly IT, is highly preferred.

• A proven history of team building and guiding organizations through transformational change is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.