Category Manager

2 days ago

Washington DC USA, United States Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for leading the sourcing process, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing internal processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to increase productivity and identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Collaborate with management and subject matter experts to develop category strategies and provide visibility on risks, total cost of ownership, and key operational achievements.
  • Oversee and analyze competitive bid/proposal, contract development and negotiations, risk assessment and mitigation, and on-going strategic supplier relationships and performance management.
  • Optimize internal processes, workflows, and interfaces to improve category-specific measures of productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Ensure that suppliers are managed effectively through initiatives such as strategic sourcing, performance monitoring against key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), benchmarking, contract management, and negotiation.
  • Manage category teams focusing on performance of strategic procurement, including market research, contract formation, and vendor management.
  • Provide input and enforce compliance with WMATA's policies and procedures for procurement-related programs.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, with extensive advanced education and/or training in supply management, public procurement, and contract negotiation.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible procurement administration and management experience in large public programs.
  • Certification from an accredited procurement program, such as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), or the Institute for Supply Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification.
  • Experience with strategic sourcing, performance monitoring, and contract management.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of WMATA.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.

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