Category Manager (Corporate)

National Black MBA Association; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid holidays/vacation/sick

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TJX Companies is seeking a Category Manager in Marlborough, MA to drive sourcing events, strategy, and supplier negotiations within the Global Sourcing and Procurement function. You will partner with multiple retail operations teams, including Loss Prevention, Supplies, and Supply Chain, to optimize spend and deliver value.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, data analysis, and stakeholder management, with leadership potential and experience in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement.
• Retail industry knowledge: loss prevention, fixtures, and ticketing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with procurement/sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Preference: 5+ years strategic sourcing; 1+ year managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Category Managers in regional/global sourcing events and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing Strategic Sourcing initiatives and category strategies.
• Develop negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations.
• Monitor category savings and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Business Partners to ensure high-quality service and vendor relationships.

Skills

Sourcing knowledge

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Microsoft Suite

Project management

Retail industry knowledge

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or Business

Master's degree in supply chain/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Category Manager

What you’ll discover

• Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities
• Global Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and India
• Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment

What you’ll do

The TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement (GS&P) organization is a trusted partner to our myriad of business functions. As a Category Manager, you’ll act as a trusted business partner to the assigned category groups supporting retail operations, such as Loss prevention, Supplies, Facility Management Services and Supply Chain collaborating on the development and execution of sourcing events and negotiation strategies for relevant areas of spend. You will partner with these functions to apply best in class sourcing processes and demonstrate your knowledge of our off-price business model through the guidance you offer during the end-to-end sourcing process.

You are a trusted partner who provides value to your business partners through your sourcing expertise and industry knowledge. You’ll be recognized as someone who drives strategy, cost improvement and develops strong relationships across TJX.

• Supports Senior Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events that are high complexity across all assigned categories including sourcing administration and event support. Leads project execution for assigned events. Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process.
• Supports Senior Category Managers in the development of their regional and global sourcing strategies that are of high complexity across retail operation focused categories such as Loss prevention, Supplies, Facility Management Services and Supply Chain
• Leads strategy development for assigned events.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies.
• Develop negotiation strategy and conduct negotiations.
• Collaborate with Business Partners to drive value for the business while maintaining high quality service standards. Builds trust with key Business Partners to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Responsible for Business Partner relationship management including senior leaders.
• Participates in the development and execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements.
• Actively participates in Global Category Management Teams for assigned categories establishing solid partnerships with our Global peers and colleagues.
• Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management.
• Supports supplier relationship management programs.
• Ensures, in partnership with Global Procurement Operations, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend.
• Monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics.
• Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design.
• Manages associates and develops them for future growth.

What you’ll need

We seek self-motivated colleagues who can demonstrate their talent and experience to identify, triage, and support the smooth operation of sourcing initiatives. You'll work with our finest thought leaders to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of the retail business focused on Loss Prevention, Fixtures, and Ticketing including processes, technology, and sourcing and procurement strategy in these areas.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong command of procurement/sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent interpersonal relationship development skills when interacting with associates, colleagues, leaders, Business Partners and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends. Ability to recognize trends within spend categories.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed management, training and development skills.
• Preference for candidates with experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business or related field
• Minimum 5 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience; 1+ years managerial experience a plus
• Preference for candidates with experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

300 Value Way

Location:

USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way

This position has a starting salary range of $104,800.00 to $136,200.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.