Jr Category Manager-Indirect Spend
2 weeks ago
The Jr Category Manager Indirect Spend is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that maximize financial and operational performance from our indirect spend portfolio. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure our sourcing strategies align and achieve business & function objectives.
Essential Duties
Category Strategy Development & Implementation
- Develop and maintain global strategies for indirect spend that align with business unit and site objectives and deliver sustainable value.
- Implement strategies through effective project planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
Spend & Market Analysis
- Analyze global indirect spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Monitor market dynamics and emerging technologies to inform category strategies and sourcing decisions.
Supplier Management & Performance
- Lead the selection, evaluation, and management of strategic suppliers for indirect categories, ensuring they meet our quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through regular business reviews.
Contract Negotiation & Management
- Negotiate and manage global contracts for indirect categories, ensuring they deliver value and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure contracts comply with regulations and corporate policies.
Risk Management & Mitigation
- Identify and mitigate risks within the supply base for indirect categories, including geopolitical, financial, operational, and sustainability-related risks.
- Develop and implement contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
Essential Requirements
- Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data.
- Solid, proven organizational, project management and leadership skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Fluent in English & French (preferred not mandatory).
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs across functions.
- Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction.
- Ability to travel internationally as required (up to 30%).
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required in Supply Chain Management, or a related field/experience.
- Applicants must be able to work for this company without any Visa sponsorship requirements.
- Experience (3+ years) in strategic sourcing, purchasing or category management, with a focus on indirect categories.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Note: This is a Purchasing function, not a Data Analytics function.
QualificationsEducation Masters (preferred)
Bachelors (required)
Experience Proven experience (3+ years) in strategic sourcing or category management, with a focus on indirect categories. (required)
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