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Indirect Spend Category Manager

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$145K - $170K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishOraclePMP

Job Description

Indirect Spend Category Manager

Culligan

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend to drive cost savings, improve service levels, and reduce risk. • Analyze spend data, supply markets, and business requirements to identify sourcing opportunities and develop improvement plans. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align category strategies with business objectives. • Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers while managing ongoing relationships for performance, compliance, and innovation. • Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, terms, and conditions. • Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and manage supplier risk, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs). • Lead end-to-end procurement processes: RFP development, bid analysis, contracting, and implementation. • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and corporate governance. • Implement process improvements to streamline purchasing activities and enhance efficiency. • Align with Finance stakeholders to validate/interlock financials • Drive continuous cost reduction initiatives and value delivery through strategic sourcing and demand management. • Monitor and report key performance metrics such as cost savings, supplier performance, and contract utilization. • Provide strategic insights and reporting to senior leadership

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field; MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic souring / category management
  • 3+ years experience in developing strategies in Marketing, HR/Benefits, Travel, Insurance and MRO
  • Experience supporting a global business, particularly with North American and European footprint
  • Proven results of delivering cost savings through category management
  • Proficient in procurement tools such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead through influence and work autonomously, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional certifications are a plus (CPSM, CIPS, PMP, etc.)

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability benefits
  • 401(k)

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