Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Global Sourcing and Procurement Role
The TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement organization is a trusted partner to our business functions. As a Category Manager, you will collaborate with Senior Category Managers to develop and execute sourcing events and negotiation strategies for assigned categories.
You will partner with business functions to apply best-in-class sourcing processes and demonstrate your knowledge of our off-price business model through the guidance you offer during the end-to-end sourcing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Senior Category Managers in the execution of regional and global sourcing events for assigned categories.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including international supply chain, ocean freight, origin and order management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, etc.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies.
- Collaborate with Business Partners to drive value for the business while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Develop negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations.
- Participate in Global Category Management Teams for assigned categories and establish partnerships with Global peers and colleagues.
- Identify and execute opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management.
- Support supplier relationship management programs.
- Ensure a compliant 'Source-to-Pay' process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend.
- Monitor and report category-specific savings and performance metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement.
- Knowledge of indirect sourcing and current trends, including experience in one or more indirect categories.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong command of procurement/sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship development skills.
- Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
- Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Developed management, training, and development skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or related experience; 1+ years of managerial experience a plus.
- Experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.
This role has a starting salary range of $99,600 to $129,600 per year.
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.
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