Category Manager Lead

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As a category manager in our Supplier Data and Systems Management department, data is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll be instrumental in harnessing this vital resource to propel our enterprise forward. You'll analyze market and consumer data to guide pivotal decision‑making processes critical to the business’s success. In this role, you’ll measure and assess data‑driven risks to support all business units across the enterprise, ensuring that our strategies are cohesive and aligned with our overarching goals. You’ll negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing, collaborating closely with our Legal team and various business units to develop innovative supplier strategies. Additionally, you’ll lead complex projects, persuade others to embrace new directions and ideas, and make a tangible impact across the entire organization. Remote work allowed. Must-have Qualifications A minimum of seven years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience. OR Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of four years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience. Preferred Skills Experience with supplier and contract management (ideally direct category management experience) Experience in negotiating contracts, statement of work, and service level agreements Experience influencing leadership decisions, strong prioritization skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and have strong collaboration and relationship building skills Ability to work independently with minimal direction, analyze data, draw insights, and effectively communicate findings through storytelling. Advanced computer and analytical skills including Microsoft Office with demonstrated skills in Excel – including the ability to create, manipulate, and formulate spreadsheets – including v‑look‑up, tables, charts and graphing. Compensation $89,600 - $119,500 per year Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance Benefits 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6% Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care Wellness & mental health programs Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance Paid time off, including volunteer time off Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long‑term disability Parental & family leave; military leave & pay Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups Career development & tuition assistance Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work‑Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F‑1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN) statuses for this role. For ideas about how you might be able to protect yourself from job scams, visit our scam‑awareness page at #J-18808-Ljbffr