Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Scientific Games, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across indirect spend, overseeing sourcing, purchasing and supplier management. You will report to the Chief Procurement Officer and drive category strategies across assigned spends.

The role requires strong negotiation, market research, supplier evaluation and risk assessment, with cross-functional collaboration to improve processes. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in category management are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in Category Management of Indirect categories with services.
• Strong negotiation skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software tools such as eSourcing, eProcurement, Spend Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Identify sourcing opportunities by analyzing spend data, market trends and supplier landscapes.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence on industry trends and supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on stability, quality, capacity and fit.
• Lead negotiations to obtain favorable terms and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct total cost analyses including direct and indirect supplier costs.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to drive savings and mitigate risks.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for continuity.
• Review processes and implement best practices to improve procurement efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Legal, Quality, and other teams to align sourcing with goals.
• Track supplier performance and report on cost savings, service levels and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

eSourcing

eProcurement

Spend Analytics

Job description

Position Summary

The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful category management strategies. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Category Manager will be a key contributor in overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities across assigned categories of spend.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Identify Sourcing Opportunities – Actively search for and identify potential sourcing opportunities within the organization by analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier landscapes.
• Conduct Market Research – Gather and analyze market intelligence to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, pricing dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Supplier Evaluation & Selection – Assess and evaluate potential suppliers based on predetermined criteria such as financial stability, quality, capacity, delivery capabilities, and alignment of roadmap with Scientific Games’ strategic objectives.
• Negotiation and Contracting – Lead or participate in negotiations with suppliers to obtain favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Total Cost Analysis – Conduct comprehensive cost analysis considering supplier’s direct and indirect costs.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration, address performance issues, explore cost-savings opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Supply Chain Risk Assessment – Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply, minimize disruptions, and protect the organization’s interests.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Regularly review and analyze sourcing process, procedures, and outcomes to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and optimize efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement function.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial Sales & Marketing to align sourcing strategies with broader organizational goals and objectives.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track and measure supplier performance against KPI’s, report on metrics such as cost savings & avoidance, service level, quality improvements, and delivery reliability, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in Category Management of Indirect categories with proven experience in services.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive value creation in assigned scope.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in utilizing data-driven insights to inform decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and tools (eSourcing, eProcurement, Spend Analytics)

Desired Industry certification

(Certified Supply Management Professional or equivalent)

Qualifications Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. If your position requires you to work in the field, production, and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you use the approved Personal Protective Equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

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