Senior Category Manager

Job description

Ov erview: Reporting to the Director of Procurement Operations, the Senior Category Manager is accountable for building and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business value across cost, risk, service quality, and supplier performance. This role partners closely with Procurement & Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Vendor Management, and IT/Security to translate business demand into scalable sourcing strategies, lead sourcing events end-to-end, and manage strategic supplier relationships. The ideal candidate is a experienced category leader with a proven track record managing both large, complex sourcing initiatives and fast-turn tactical events across multiple categories. The hired individual is expected to influence senior stakeholders, drive alignment across competing priorities, and deliver sustainable outcomes through strong governance, commercial discipline, and data-driven decision-making. This role will also leverage AI to automate and streamline tactical procurement work, enabling greater focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and value creation. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Value Delivery: - Develop and execute robust category strategi...