Sourcing and Category Manager
Core
Develops high-level negotiation strategies, manages supplier selection and performance, and establishes Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
Role type
Senior Sourcing and Category Manager
Builds
Scalable procurement strategies and supplier engagement programs
Domain
Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Negotiation strategy, Supplier selection, Performance management, SLA management, Process improvement, Data analytics, Market intelligence, Contract negotiation, Cross-functional collaboration, Category management
Preferred skills
Data science expertise, IT system requirements definition, Automation deployment
Technologies
Data analytics tools, Procurement systems
Responsibilities
Develop negotiation strategies and communicate results to senior management, Oversee supplier selection and performance management, Facilitate final contract negotiations, Provide strategic oversight for SLAs and milestones, Proactively segment suppliers and run engagement programs, Identify ways to streamline and automate processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC