Procurement Category Manager

Accountabilities: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, and Finance categories across the Americas, contributing to global category initiatives where required. Supplier Selection and Market Analysis: Assess supplier capabilities, market trends, pricing structures, and commercial opportunities to identify competitive sourcing options and establish a high-performing preferred supplier base. Contract Negotiation and Commercial Optimization: Lead complex, high-value negotiations, sourcing projects, and reverse auctions. Structure agreements to optimize costs, improve cash flow, mitigate risks, and secure favorable commercial terms and service commitments. Contract Management and Compliance: Negotiate and oversee master supply agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, change requests, amendments, and other contractual documentation. Ensure agreements comply with applicable procurement requirements, internal policies, and regulatory standards. Cost Savings and Financial Analysis: Evaluate total cost of ownership, return on investment, pricing models, and broader financial implications to identify savings opportunities and deliver measurable procurement value. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain productive long-term relationships with strategic suppliers. Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, service-level agreements, performance reviews, and escalation procedures. Stakeholder Collaboration and Influence: Partner with business leaders, senior executives, and stakeholders across functions and geographies to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and promote procurement best practices. Risk Management and Ethical Sourcing: Identify and mitigate supplier, contractual, financial, operational, and compliance risks while upholding ethical sourcing principles and applicable data privacy and security standards. Global Procurement Collaboration: Work with international procurement colleagues to coordinate global sourcing projects, share best practices, and ensure consistency across category strategies and regional requirements. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency, procurement methodologies, supplier governance, and contract management processes while adapting to evolving business needs. Requirements Professional Experience: At least four years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably within a multinational or technology-driven organization. Category Expertise: Experience in one or more of the following procurement categories: Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, Consulting, or Financial Services. Strategic Sourcing Capabilities: Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end sourcing processes, from requirements gathering and supplier evaluation through negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management. Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to independently negotiate high-volume, high-value, or high-risk commercial agreements, balancing cost savings, contractual protections, service quality, and long-term business objectives. Contractual and Legal Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental procurement law and experience negotiating or managing master supply agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, change requests, and contract amendments. Financial and Analytical Acumen: Ability to analyze pricing, total cost of ownership, return on investment, supplier performance, and financial risks to support data-driven procurement decisions. Supplier Management: Strong experience managing supplier relationships, monitoring contractual obligations, evaluating performance, resolving escalations, and developing strategic vendor partnerships. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence decision-makers, and build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior executives. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate sensitive negotiations and complex stakeholder discussions. Organization and Adaptability: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, geographically distributed business environment. Ethics and Compliance: Commitment to ethical procurement practices, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and supplier risk management. Technology and Tools: Familiarity with electronic sourcing platforms and procurement technologies is an advantage. Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Collaborative Mindset: A proactive, self-directed approach, willingness to learn new methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse international teams. Benefits Competitive Benefits Package: Access to a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support employees' health, financial security, and overall well-being. Remote Work Flexibility: Virtual work arrangement based in Texas, United States, with flexible working options depending on role and location. Health and Well-Being Support: Benefits, resources, and services designed to support physical, mental, and overall well-being. Work-Life Balance: Flexible arrangements intended to help employees balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Career Development: Opportunities to expand procurement expertise, contribute to global sourcing initiatives, and collaborate with experienced professionals across international teams. Professional Autonomy: An environment that encourages ownership, independent decision-making, continuous learning, and innovative approaches to procurement challenges. Global Collaboration: Exposure to multinational projects, cross-functional partnerships, and strategic supplier relationships across diverse markets. Inclusive Work Environment: A culture that values diverse perspectives, mutual respect, equal opportunity, and merit-based career development. Meaningful Business Impact: The opportunity to influence sourcing strategies, improve commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and contribute to broader organizational goals.