Senior Category Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Global Category Manager for our client to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance improvement across assigned global categories.

In this influential role, you will develop and execute global category strategies, build strong strategic supplier relationships, and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and overall supply chain performance.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to shape sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and deliver sustainable business results.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business objectives and supply management priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and complex commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate and manage key supplier contracts, including master supply agreements and long-term commercial partnerships.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance improvements across cost, quality, delivery, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead supplier business reviews and establish improvement plans to close performance gaps.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, value improvement, and sourcing efficiency opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and supply chain risks while developing mitigation strategies.
• Support service parts sourcing strategies and long-term supplier agreements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, and Marketing.
• Present category strategies, supplier performance insights, and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead make-versus-buy evaluations and assess alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing supply management professionals.
• Champion continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and category performance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to influence global sourcing strategies, lead complex supplier partnerships, and make a meaningful impact on business performance.

You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple functions, influence strategic decisions, develop supplier capabilities, and deliver measurable improvements throughout the supply chain.