Senior Manager, Category Management

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

📋 Description

• Develop, enhance, and implement Vallen's Strategic Sourcing roadmap that aligns with enterprise growth objectives, profitability goals, and customer value delivery.

• Identify, evaluate, and carry out sourcing initiatives aimed at improving gross margin, minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), and generating long-term economic value.

• Collaborate with the Category Management team to synchronize sourcing priorities, negotiate supplier terms, and execute value-driven strategies across Supplier and Product portfolios.

• Formulate strategies to manage key supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and appropriately segment, consolidate, and rationalize the supplier base.

• Analyze enterprise-wide spending data and supply chain performance to identify sourcing opportunities that may not have been recognized at the category level.

• Provide analytical support for both proactive and reactive procurement opportunities.

• Advocate for best practices in Sourcing, Compliance, and Risk Management.

• Oversee cross-functional strategic sourcing project implementations to ensure stakeholder alignment and timely execution.

• Establish and monitor KPIs for sourcing initiatives, including cost savings, working capital enhancements, and supplier performance metrics.

• Manage a team of sourcing professionals, depending on the size of the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field is required.

• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

• 5–7+ years of increasing responsibility in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain, preferably within industrial distribution, manufacturing, or a related industry.

• Demonstrated success in leading sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category spending environments.

• Extensive knowledge of supplier economics, global sourcing, negotiation tactics, and TCO.

• Strong capabilities in data analysis and financial modeling.

• An effective communicator with the ability to influence Executive, Commercial, and Operational functions.

• Proven ability to achieve results in a dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage.

• 401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (available for U.S. positions only).

• Employer-covered Basic Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents.

• Employer-funded Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits, along with Parental Leave (and any leave mandated by federal, state, and local laws).

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from the date of hire; 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority, advanced upon hire.

• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building opportunities.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Reimbursement for safety shoes and safety glasses (dependent on position).

• Employee discounts available through BenefitHub.

• Opportunities for advancement.