Category Sourcing Manager
York, SCAll locationsYork, SCOverland Park, KSFort Worth, TXDuluth, GA On-site
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About the role
The Category Sourcing Manager (“CSM”) is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories, depending on expertise. The CSM will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings for categories managed. Categories would include, but not limited to: Electrical, Mechanical, Capital Improvement Projects, SG&A, IT, MRO, Facilities Maintenance, Data Center Infrastructure Fit-outs and Data Connectivity. The CSM is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. The CSM will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within organization.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain
- Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management
- Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts
- Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
- Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
- Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
- MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
- Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
- Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary.
- Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.