Senior Category Manager

📋 Description

• Develop and execute forward-looking category strategies that align sourcing decisions with
• Analyze spend, demand, supplier markets, and intelligence to identify savings, optimization
• Build transparent cost models and forecasting frameworks to support data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Lead make-versus-buy and insourcing analyses using total cost of ownership principles.
• Develop supplier portfolio strategies, including volume allocation and new strategic partners.
• Lead complex RFPs, evaluate award scenarios, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of sourcing experience or relevant technical experience (e.g., product management
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or related; MBA/MS
• Strong commercial judgment and experience leading high-value negotiations.
• Ability to develop cost models, forecasting frameworks, and insights-driven category strategies.
• Solid understanding of contracts, pricing, supplier management, and TCO principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $107,500–$157,663, plus discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Up to 30% travel as part of the role.