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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS8722995

Atlanta, USA

$120,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cost Reduction
  • Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Senior Category Manager with a robust background in procurement, particularly within corporate services. With over eight years of experience, they have honed their expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. Their career is marked by significant achievements in optimizing procurement processes, implementing cost-saving strategies, and enhancing supplier relations within various industries including financial services and healthcare. The individual thrives in dynamic environments, consistently aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals and demonstrating a keen analytical acumen.

Known for their strong leadership and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, they effectively foster collaboration across departments, ensuring that procurement strategies robustly support business needs. Their proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with their adaptability to changing market conditions, makes them an invaluable asset to any procurement team seeking strategic direction and tangible results.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction: Achieved a 20% reduction in procurement costs at a mid-size financial services firm by optimizing sourcing strategies and enhancing supplier relationships.
  • Contract Negotiations: Contributed to 15% cost savings on service contracts at a large global corporation through adept negotiation and strategy development.
  • Process Improvement: Enhanced procurement workflow and contract compliance at a regional healthcare provider, leading to improved operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in managing end-to-end sourcing processes and developing successful category strategies that align with overall business objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability in effectively collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams to meet and exceed organizational procurement goals.
  • Cost Efficiency and Supplier Management: Proven track record of driving significant cost reductions while maintaining high standards of supplier performance and compliance.