Category Manager

LHH; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO package

Collaborative, global team environment

Job summary

LHH is seeking a strategic Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for marketing and services spend within a North American scope from Raleigh, NC.

You will drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver value through data-driven decisions. This role offers growth in a global team and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience (CPG preferred).
• Experience with marketing/services categories is a plus.
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in large/global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and category initiatives for marketing and services spend.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and risk.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across business functions.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Data-driven decisions

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Spend analytics tools

ERP systems

Contract management

Job description

We’re seeking a strategic Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across marketing and sales-related spend. This role will focus on driving value through supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making within a North American scope.

What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing strategies and category initiatives for marketing and services spend
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and risk
• Drive cost savings and process improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders across business functions
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience (CPG preferred)
• Experience with marketing/services categories is a plus
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills
• Experience working in large/global organizations

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO package
• Collaborative, global team environment

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