Americas Category Manager - Strategic Procurement & Savings

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

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Category Manager for the Americas within its Commercial Procurement team. The role partners with North and South America functions to deliver optimum commercial outcomes and support strategic initiatives across global regions.

The position involves strategic projects and day-to-day activities with stakeholders in London, Leeds, and international teams, driving procurement excellence and contract governance in a luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience in non-stock categories.
• Strong ability to develop and implement category management strategies.
• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX spend.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Category management for Americas.
• Provide support within regional non-stock categories as required.
• Engage and manage stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value.
• Develop, implement and maintain regional category procurement strategies.
• Work with Legal to ensure contracts with key suppliers.
• Maintain project trackers and savings dashboards.
• Provide regular reporting on savings, projects and supplier performance.
• Contribute to delivering a best-in-class procurement team.
• Participate in ad hoc projects to support Burberry's growth, values, and procurement input.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Excel analytics

Communication skills

problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Burberry is seeking a Category Manager for the Americas within its Commercial Procurement team. The role partners with North and South America functions to deliver optimum commercial outcomes and support strategic initiatives across global regions.

The position involves strategic projects and day-to-day activities with stakeholders in London, Leeds, and international teams, driving procurement excellence and contract governance in a luxury retail environment.