Category Manager

OneMain Financial • Irving, TX

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager at OneMain oversees the end-to-end sourcing process within an assigned Procurement category. The role develops and executes category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance while aligning with the company’s business objectives. It leads supplier relationships and negotiations and works with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to improve category performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong understanding of category management principles, Procurement processes, and best practices, including experience drafting RFPs.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Procurement software and tools.
• High integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical procurement practices.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with source-to-pay (S2P) platforms such as Coupa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that drive value, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Conduct market analysis to understand industry trends, supplier capabilities, and the competitive landscape.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships in alignment with category strategy.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and other internal stakeholders to understand business needs and support them through category strategies.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including preparing and managing RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.
• Build relationships with key suppliers to support long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) matching up to 4%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% share discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 15 days of vacation per year, plus 4 personal days, prorated based on start date.
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date.
• 7 paid holidays per year, based on start date.
• 3 days of paid volunteer time per year, prorated based on start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level