Global Category Manager: CAPEX & Sourcing Leader

Jobtailor; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing, develop category strategies, and optimize CAPEX spend in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure cost, schedule and quality targets are met.

The role requires a strong financial acumen, 3+ years in procurement, and experience with SAP and office tools. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with a hybrid work model in the Illinois region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply management, engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• At least 3 years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Strong financial/business acumen related to procurement.
• Technical/plant/engineering experience preferred.
• Able to multitask and manage multiple projects with results.
• Proven history collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial skills including cost modeling, budgeting, forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize procurement processes, including competitive bidding and supplier performance management.
• Develop centralized category strategies for key equipment and CAPEX spending.
• Guide stakeholders through the sourcing process with insights and best practices.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver on cost, schedule and quality targets.
• Drive CAPEX procurement standards, templates, RFx processes and supplier qualification.

Skills

Procurement experience

Financial acumen

Category management

SAP proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, engineering, life science, or related discipline

Tools

Power Steering

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing, develop category strategies, and optimize CAPEX spend in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure cost, schedule and quality targets are met.

The role requires a strong financial acumen, 3+ years in procurement, and experience with SAP and office tools. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with a hybrid work model in the Illinois region.