Category Manager

Category Manager, Indirect ProcurementImmediate opportunity for a Category Manager to join a top-notch company experiencing rapid growth!**Design, develop and implement the Category Procurement StrategyPrepare and execute negotiations and tenders in a structured way, for new and existing suppliers and implement the terms and conditions negotiated after they are concluded Deliver the expected financial performance of the category, and committed targets and KPI’s Contribute to the annual budget, interact with the businesses to include their needs and expectations while encouraging maximum business engagement Encourage full utilization of all spend management System processes (Spend, Contracts, Projects) by all parties to ensure visibility and transparency of the category Follow and understand the category market trends in order to manage and exploit changing business conditions Generate value and savings by identifying new suppliers, key procurement opportunities, and consolidating existing suppliers; as well as identifying new opportunities to create more competition, improve current service provision, promote innovation and/or generate new supplier services Challenge supplier organizations to deliver improvements in cost, service levels, quality, availability, and value for money This is a direct-hire position in Atlanta working Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm on a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Enjoy a 401k with company matching, medical/dental/vision benefits, PTO, paid volunteer time, company-paid life insurance, employee assistance programs, and employee resource groups benefits.REQUIRED **5+ years of procurement experience with various indirect categoriesExperience in a large corporate environment with multiple business units, operating in multiple locations and a decentralized management structureAnalytical skills, good knowledge of business analysis and costing - TCO modelsBasic knowledge of legal documents, able to read and interpret contracts, and involve the legal support only when necessaryAvailability to travel as needed to various locations during business reviews Bachelors degreeMust be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorships are not available.

Created: 2025-07-02