8h ago

Procurement Category Manager

Red Bank, NJ

$115k-$155k / yearest.

full-timeseniorsoftware

💼 About This Role

You'll lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across diverse corporate spend areas, driving cost optimization and managing supplier relationships. Your core impact will be developing category strategies that align procurement outcomes with business objectives in a fast-paced, global organization.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute category strategies across indirect spend areas
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing including RFx and supplier evaluations
  • Negotiate commercial terms and manage contract lifecycles
  • Build supplier relationships and lead performance reviews

📋 Requirements

  • 6+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing
  • Proven ability to manage multiple categories or complex portfolios
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with procurement and contract management systems

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting global organizations
  • Exposure to varied indirect or direct spend categories
  • CPSM or CIPS certification preferred

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
  3. 3Panel Interview· 60 min
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