Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Category Manager Indirect Procurement to join our team at Grainger Businesses. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for assigned categories to address internal stakeholder needs and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and execute a robust category strategy for your assigned business unit(s) with a total spend under management of $100-$500MM.
- Responsible for complex spend, total cost of ownership and external market analysis, Request for Proposal/Quote, Information (RFx) execution, developing and executing negotiation strategies, and drafting and finalizing contracts with selected suppliers.
- Provide insights and updates on category strategy, project statuses, and market changes to internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Monitor supplier industry trends, validate and benchmark costs, and competitive pricing through research and market intelligence tools.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to increase efficiency and results across the department.
- Using business review templates, determine key performance indicators (KPI) and contracted service level agreements (SLA) to create a strategic supplier review process with annual report outs to key stakeholders.
- Coach and develop less senior team members as they apply strategic sourcing processes to categories.
- Bachelor's Degree In Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar field Required
- 5+ years of Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, or global sourcing experience Required
- 3+ years of experience developing and executing global category strategies. Required
- Experience assessing and mitigating financial, operational, and contractual risks.
- Experience redlining and negotiating Master Agreements and Addendums.
- Experience performing spend and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Experience articulating strategies and influencing others at various levels of the organization.
- Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (CPM, CPSM, APICS, ISM) Upon Hire Preferred
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans, 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.
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