Category Lead and Senior Sourcing Manager

Invesco Real Estate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco Real Estate is seeking a Category Lead and Senior Sourcing Manager in New York to manage global sourcing strategies for Investment Services. You will work collaboratively across functions to achieve optimal efficiency and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and category management. This position offers a base salary between $195,000 and $213,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of market trends and supplier management.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Drive supplier relationship management initiatives.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

## Category Lead and Senior Sourcing ManagerApplylocations: Atlanta, Georgia: New York, New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-14363# **About Invesco**As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.# # **What’s in it for you?**Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:* Flexible paid time off* Hybrid work schedule* 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution* Health & wellbeing benefits* Parental Leave benefits* Employee stock purchase plan# # **Job Description****About the Role:**As the Category Lead and Senior Sourcing Manager for Investment Services and Platforms, you will be responsible for leading and managing the global sourcing and category strategies to achieve optimal cost savings, quality, and efficiency in this category. Invesco’s Investment Services & Platforms category includes outsourcing administrative services, transfer agency, custodians, trading, real estate and the technology systems and third-party data to support these areas across the investment enterprise. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results.**Responsibilities of the Role:*** Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with Invesco’s strategy and objectives* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Functions and Business Lines to understand their requirements and develop category strategies aligned to requirements, growth and cost profile.* Drive supplier relationship management initiatives, fostering strong partnerships and continuous improvement for key supplier relationships in the category* Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and service level agreements.* Drive the key, material sourcing events in the category (RFx, Renewals, sole source negotiations) along with contract negotiations.* Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the sourcing and category landscape (i.e. Porter’s Five Forces, Gartner, Hackett, etc)**Requirements of the Role:*** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or a related field. Master's degree desirable.* Minimum 5 years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management, and technology preferably in financial services. Will consider 10 years relevant business experience in the Investment Services category area.* Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management.* Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.* Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with proficiency in procurement software and tools.* Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) are a plus.The salary range for this position in New York is $195,000 - $213,000 base/year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location# **Full Time / Part Time**Full time# **Worker Type**Employee# **Job Exempt (Yes / No)**Yes# **Workplace Model**Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.