Americas Category Manager: Strategic Procurement

Burberry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in New York, NY seeks a Commercial Procurement Manager to lead category management for the Americas and partner with global teams. You will drive value with suppliers, develop regional strategies, and work cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to support the P&L.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement across non-stock categories, strong Excel and presentation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ procurement experience in multiple non-stock procurement categories.
• Strong ability to develop, and implement Category management strategies.
• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX business spend.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire trust and confidence.
• Great customer facing skills ensuring that business stakeholders are satisfied with the services delivered.
• Ability to deliver tangible results whilst working in a challenging and ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Category management for Americas
• Provide support as required within all regional non-stock categories
• Engaging and managing stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value
• Development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of regional category procurement strategies
• Work with Legal to ensure contracts are in place with key suppliers
• Maintain project trackers and savings dashboards
• Provide regular reporting on savings, projects and supplier performance
• Take an active role in delivering a procurement team that is Best in Class
• Participate in ad hoc projects to support Burberrys growth, values and providing expertise procurement input

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel / analytics

Presentation skills

Procurement experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Burberry in New York, NY seeks a Commercial Procurement Manager to lead category management for the Americas and partner with global teams. You will drive value with suppliers, develop regional strategies, and work cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to support the P&L.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement across non-stock categories, strong Excel and presentation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.