Senior Procurement Category Manager, Services

Best Buy•Richfield, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Procurement Category Manager for Services , you will join the Procurement+ team responsible for development of category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, and contracting activities across multiple categories within Services-related areas of GNFR spend. This is a high-impact position that will provide consistent exposure to Best Buy executives, large strategic suppliers, and complex agreements. The right candidate will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with noticeable results. The Best Buy Procurement organization has recently undergone a significant transformation to become a strategic value generating business enabler. Exact categories under the responsibility of this role will be determined upon identification of the right candidate and will be a mix of the following services: large product (e.g., appliances, televisions, home theater) last mile delivery and installation, contact center labor, repair services, and warranty services. This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days on site at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. For this role, you must be located within a drivable distance to our office in Richfield, Minnesota.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related scope functions, including direct experience with outsourced labor/services negotiations of $10-$40 million contracts
Minimum of 3 years collaborating with and influencing executive and senior-level stakeholders / business partners
Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience on complex agreements
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, mentoring, cross-functional team management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance or business fields
6 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related scope functions, including direct experience with outsourced labor/services negotiations of $1-$40 million contracts
3 years of experience working within a matrix fortune 200 organization a plus

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to-end category management and strategic sourcing activities, including negotiations, RFx, contracting, spend analysis, and opportunity identification.
Develop, present, and maintain category strategies that identify opportunities and define optimal sourcing approaches.
Build and sustain strong relationships with business stakeholders, aligning category strategies with enterprise objectives.
Partner cross‑functionally across all organizational levels, influencing leaders and educating internal clients on sourcing best practices.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure effective communication, maximize value, and support successful engagement outcomes.
Collaborate with sourcing and procurement operations teams while problem‑solving with agility and leading negotiations for service contracts up to $40M.