Sourcing Category Manager

Join The CTI Team • Covington, KY

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About The Position

What You'll Do Build and execute multi-year global category strategies for that align with CTI’s growth, risk posture, and budget targets Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions Define category KPIs, savings targets, and value levers (cost, quality, speed, and innovation) Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes: requirements gathering, bid templates, vendor outreach, evaluation, and award decisions Run competitive negotiations; structure pricing models, SLAs, and performance incentives/penalties Partner with Legal to finalize MSAs, SOWs, Work Orders, and amendments Coordinate supplier due diligence, onboarding, risk/compliance checks, and system setup Establish supplier KPIs/scorecards; run regular business reviews and corrective action plans Drive supplier consolidation/rationalization and performance improvements Partner with QA/Compliance on audits, issue remediation, and policy adherence Maintain documentation, approvals, and audit-ready records in CLM Stakeholder & Change Leadership Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on non-clinical sourcing needs Lead cross-functional teams on key initiatives; communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly Support process standardization, template adoption, and system enablement What You'll Bring Strategic Thinking & Execution: Translates business objectives into category strategies and delivers outcomes Negotiation & Influence: Secures favorable commercial and contractual terms; manages complex vendor dynamics Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Implements KPIs, drives accountability, and mitigates risk proactively Analytical Rigor: Builds solid business cases; uses data to prioritize, decide, and measure impact Stakeholder Leadership: Aligns diverse teams; communicates effectively; manages change efficiently Operational Excellence: Standardizes processes, templates, and governance for scale At least 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management with enterprise-level responsibility for multiple regions outside of the United States Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fields Demonstrated success managing multiple categories (e.g., Lab supplies/services, IT/Software/SaaS, Travel, Professional Services, Facilities, HR) Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management experience Proven track record delivering measurable savings and value, with robust analytics Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT/Security, and Compliance Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills Why CTI? We support career progression – 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structured mentoring program to provide the support you need to move forward We value education and training – We provide tuition reimbursement, partner with universities and colleges to create programs in our field, and have a dedicated training department We value our people - We have never had a layoff in our 20-year history, support a work-life balance with flexible schedules, and have provided cash bonuses every year for the past decade Our culture is unparalleled – Click here to learn more about “The CTI Way” We think globally and act locally – We have a global philanthropic program supporting our team’s efforts to improve their local communities (Click here to learn more about our “CTI Cares” program) Important Note In light of recent increase in hiring scams, if you're selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to you directly from an @ctifacts.com email address to guide you through our interview process. Please ensure you are applying for jobs directly on our website (www.ctifacts.com) or from our verified LinkedIn page. Please Note We will never communicate with you directly via Microsoft Teams Messaging or text message We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Requirements

• At least 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management with enterprise-level responsibility for multiple regions outside of the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fields
• Demonstrated success managing multiple categories (e.g., Lab supplies/services, IT/Software/SaaS, Travel, Professional Services, Facilities, HR)
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management experience
• Proven track record delivering measurable savings and value, with robust analytics
• Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT/Security, and Compliance
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Strategic Thinking & Execution: Translates business objectives into category strategies and delivers outcomes
• Negotiation & Influence: Secures favorable commercial and contractual terms; manages complex vendor dynamics
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Implements KPIs, drives accountability, and mitigates risk proactively
• Analytical Rigor: Builds solid business cases; uses data to prioritize, decide, and measure impact
• Stakeholder Leadership: Aligns diverse teams; communicates effectively; manages change efficiently
• Operational Excellence: Standardizes processes, templates, and governance for scale

Responsibilities

• Build and execute multi-year global category strategies for that align with CTI’s growth, risk posture, and budget targets
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions
• Define category KPIs, savings targets, and value levers (cost, quality, speed, and innovation)
• Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes: requirements gathering, bid templates, vendor outreach, evaluation, and award decisions
• Run competitive negotiations; structure pricing models, SLAs, and performance incentives/penalties
• Partner with Legal to finalize MSAs, SOWs, Work Orders, and amendments
• Coordinate supplier due diligence, onboarding, risk/compliance checks, and system setup
• Establish supplier KPIs/scorecards; run regular business reviews and corrective action plans
• Drive supplier consolidation/rationalization and performance improvements
• Partner with QA/Compliance on audits, issue remediation, and policy adherence
• Maintain documentation, approvals, and audit-ready records in CLM
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on non-clinical sourcing needs
• Lead cross-functional teams on key initiatives; communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly
• Support process standardization, template adoption, and system enablement

Benefits

• We support career progression – 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structured mentoring program to provide the support you need to move forward
• We value education and training – We provide tuition reimbursement, partner with universities and colleges to create programs in our field, and have a dedicated training department
• We value our people - We have never had a layoff in our 20-year history, support a work-life balance with flexible schedules, and have provided cash bonuses every year for the past decade
• Our culture is unparalleled – Click here to learn more about “The CTI Way”
• We think globally and act locally – We have a global philanthropic program supporting our team’s efforts to improve their local communities (Click here to learn more about our “CTI Cares” program)

What This Job Offers

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