Senior Category Manager, Logistics

Responsibilities Develop, own and execute multi‑year logistics category strategies for 4PL, transport, and distribution across the Americas Translate global category direction into regionally executable strategies reflecting U.S. regulatory requirements (FDA, DOT), market conditions, and operational realities Lead category planning, demand forecasting, and initiative prioritization to support growth, product launches, and network changes Ensure category strategies address service resilience, total cost of ownership, compliance, and sustainability Convert category strategies into structured annual sourcing roadmaps with clear value, risk, performance outcomes and sustainable pipeline management Lead complex sourcing events including RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards for high‑value logistics services Negotiate robust commercial and service agreements covering rates, SLAs, climate/temperature control requirements, business continuity, and innovative commitments to deliver measurable value (productivity, quality, speed, innovation) Leverage and apply market intelligence, freight and energy indices, benchmarking, and analytics to drive fact‑based sourcing decisions and stakeholder recommendations Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, financial controls, and risk management standards Build and deploy strategic partnerships with leading global and regional logistics providers Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred 10+ years of procurement or category management experience, with 5+ years specializing in logistics (4PL, transport, distribution) Background in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices strongly preferred Proven experience managing high-value logistics contracts within complex, multinational environments Deep expertise in US logistics regulations, cold chain requirements, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards Strong commercial judgment and advanced negotiation capability Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot a plus Experience with digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba or equivalent) and AI technologies Working knowledge of ERP systems for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management Familiarity with analytics, dashboards, Power BI and data visualization tools a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor