Principal Category Manager – NA Services

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

📋 Description

• Enhance the total cost of ownership while managing supplier risk.

• Execute the category management process, which includes spend analytics, strategy formulation, negotiations, and partner engagement.

• Strategically plan, align, and collaborate with partners to achieve savings aligned with annual and multi-year savings objectives, Average Payment Terms (APT), and spending strategies for designated categories.

• Oversee spending through competitive analysis, leveraging creation, and professional negotiations to obtain optimal cost, quality, and service.

• Utilize tools and techniques to analyze, benchmark, and research supply chain risks and trends.

• Determine the partner's budget and demand for category management sourcing strategies.

• Collect feedback from partners through Voice of the Customer (VOC) satisfaction surveys.

• Design and execute the Operating Management System (OMS).

• Collaborate with the Operational Pillar (Buyers) and the Commercial Indirect Pillar (Indirect Sourcing Leads) to ensure the successful implementation of agreed-upon category strategies.

• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, including bid analysis, supplier evaluation, qualification, selection, development, contract formulation, and negotiations, encompassing master service agreements.

• Conduct supplier relationship management, including monitoring service level agreements and KPIs.

• Organize quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers and oversee action plans.

• Enhance company financial performance through sourcing initiatives, supplier communication, quality improvement, payment term negotiations, value stream mapping, supply chain optimization, and ongoing improvement projects with suppliers.

• Assist in the implementation of change management projects.

• Adhere to export control regulations to ensure compliance with corporate policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in supply chain management.

• 2-3 years of sourcing and/or category management experience.

• Proven experience in leading supplier evaluations, selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.

• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions such as indemnification, intellectual property, and force majeure.

• Global category management experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave) is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.

• Wellness programs designed to assist employees in maintaining their health and well-being, including an Employee Assistance Program that provides support for employees and their household members.

• 401(k) plan with company match contributions to support employees' retirement savings.

• Paid vacation days and company holidays.

• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to enhance work-life balance.

• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career development programs to facilitate employee growth.

• Global recognition and service programs to honor employee achievements and service.

• Employee referral program.