Category Manager

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Financial wellness planning

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

Total Quality Logistics is seeking a Purchasing Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing across Sales, Finance, Recruiting, and HR. You will mentor a team of sourcing specialists, drive category excellence, and shape vendor performance while ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, delivering measurable savings, and advancing procurement capabilities in a fast-paced logistics environment in Cincinnati.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to present to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, formulas, visualization).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with department and company objectives.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, negotiate favorable terms, ensure performance and compliance.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing specialists, set priorities, drive high performance.
• Contract Management: Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts to meet standards.
• Spend Analysis: Monitor and analyze spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure budget adherence.
• Collaboration: Partner with VPs, Directors, and stakeholders to support business needs.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks including supply chain disruptions.
• Market Research: Monitor trends and technologies to inform purchasing decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present procurement activity, spend analysis, and vendor performance to senior management.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Spend analysis

Presenting to leadership

Self-starter

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

About the role

As a Purchasing Category Manager, you will partner with internal leaders to manage spend across Sales, Finance, Recruiting, and HR. You will develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that align with business objectives and drive value across the organization. In addition, you will lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists, setting priorities, coaching performance, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Our Procurement team is a high-performing group seeking a professional with strong category expertise to support and elevate our sourcing capabilities.

Benefits

• Completive base salary plus bonus opportunity
• Advancement opportunities with structured career paths
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with department-specific (Sales, Finance, Recruiting, HR) and company-wide objectives
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure high performance and compliance
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing specialists, setting priorities and ensuring high performance
• Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring all agreements meet legal and company standards
• Spend Analysis: Monitor and analyze spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure budget adherence
• Collaboration: Partner with VPs, Directors, and other stakeholders to understand department needs and ensure procurement strategies support business objectives
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement, including supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues
• Market Research: Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform purchasing decisions
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and vendor performance to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or a related field
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to effectively present to senior leadership
• Demonstrated negotiation and contract management expertise
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, formulas, visualization)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Location

4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

Visa Sponsorship

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.