Manager II, Category Sourcing
About The Position
The Manager II, Category Sourcing oversees assigned categories and ensures strategic sourcing projects and initiatives are completed in accordance with Crowley’s strategic sourcing and vendor management standards, methodologies, and processes. The role develops and executes category business plans and strategies, leads cross-functional sourcing initiatives, analyzes market trends and spend, and uses financial models to evaluate category costs and benefits. It also partners with stakeholders to define project needs and requirements, supports a diverse supplier network, and manages supplier relationships and agreements. The position is responsible for delivering projects on time and within scope and maintaining sourcing documentation while communicating status to leadership and stakeholders. Travel is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field, or a combination of post-high-school education and related experience.
- 5–8 years of contract and/or procurement experience, particularly in indirect category management across multiple categories or highly technical categories such as information technology, cybersecurity, or engineering, as well as strategic sourcing and vendor management.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Proficiency with electronic sourcing and procurement systems and tools.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business plans and strategies to drive assigned category sourcing objectives in line with organizational priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor management strategies.
- Drive the sourcing process and analyze industry trends and current and historical spend data to forecast industry direction and future spend levels.
- Develop financial models and tools to evaluate and enhance category costs and benefits related to sourcing strategy.
- Assess business needs, trends, and performance to fulfill requirements, optimize value, and mitigate risks.
- Partner with stakeholders to define needs, scope, and project requirements for assigned categories.
- Recommend and implement improvements to the selection, retention, evaluation, and development of a diverse supplier network.
- Negotiate, implement, and evaluate supplier relationships, including tracking performance against operating plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Lead development and negotiation of master service agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, proposals, and other contractual terms and agreements.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Maintain sourcing documentation and review, monitor, and communicate status to leadership and key stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with recognition programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Parental leave and sick leave
- Training and development for continuous skill development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Gym membership discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
