AI-Enabled Global Category Manager, HR & Marketing

Archer; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Moody’s is seeking a Global Category Manager for HR and Marketing sourcing to drive strategic supplier optimization across the enterprise. You will lead end-to-end sourcing events, develop category strategies, and partner with Legal, Finance, and Technology to align priorities.

The role requires 7–10 years in sourcing within large global firms, deep benefits knowledge, and strong stakeholder management. The position supports AI-enabled improvements and cross-region collaboration, with a

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of HR and Marketing sourcing experience in large global corporations.
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations across multiple spend categories.
• Deep knowledge of Benefits supplier landscape and commercial models across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, wellness, retirement-related services, and more.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management with executive-level experience.
• Curiosity for applying AI, automation, analytics and emerging tech to analyze trends, forecast demand and model costs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage priorities across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for key supplier agreements across HR and Marketing, including RFPs, RFIs, and targeted negotiations.
• Develop and manage category strategies across HR-related and Marketing spend areas (benefits, talent acquisition, advertising, media, digital marketing, PR).
• Analyze spend, supplier markets, business requirements, and external trends to identify savings opportunities and value-delivery targets.
• Lead proactive category planning and renewal pipeline management with senior business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with third-party benchmarks to validate pricing and negotiate competitive agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Technology to align sourcing strategy with enterprise priorities.
• Build influential relationships with senior business leaders to drive executive decisions.
• Leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

HR & Marketing sourcing

Complex sourcing initiatives

Benefits supplier landscape

Stakeholder relationship management

AI tools & analytics

Cross-regional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Moody’s is seeking a Global Category Manager for HR and Marketing sourcing to drive strategic supplier optimization across the enterprise. You will lead end-to-end sourcing events, develop category strategies, and partner with Legal, Finance, and Technology to align priorities.

The role requires 7–10 years in sourcing within large global firms, deep benefits knowledge, and strong stakeholder management. The position supports AI-enabled improvements and cross-region collaboration, with a