HUB Category Manager
About The Position
The HUB Category Manager leads sourcing strategies for assigned categories to build resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective supply chains. The role creates value through strategic procurement while ensuring supplier performance, operational continuity, and long-term business success. As a business partner, the manager works with stakeholders across engineering, operations, R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams to align category strategies with organizational objectives. The position uses market analysis, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and data-driven insights to optimize costs, improve lead times, mitigate risk, and strengthen supply chain performance. It also contributes to design-to-value programs, new product introductions, bid support, product development, and innovation initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with experience leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth.
- Analyze market dynamics, supplier landscapes, spend data, and cost drivers to identify strategic opportunities.
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities to maximize value and secure favorable commercial outcomes.
- Align supply capabilities with business demand to support continuity, capacity planning, and operational excellence.
- Drive cost optimization, productivity improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives across assigned categories.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement plans to enhance quality, delivery, and reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams globally to ensure sourcing strategies support operational and commercial priorities.
- Support strategic initiatives, including new product introductions, bid activities, product development, and innovation programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
- 401(k) with company match and additional contributions.
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
