Global Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing Leader

Victaulic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, seeks a Category Manager to lead negotiations and supplier management on a global scale. You will drive strategic sourcing, develop global category strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

The role focuses on optimizing total cost of ownership, building strong supplier relationships, and implementing regional and global procurement strategies across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or supply chain management.
• Minimum of 4 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver significant cost reductions and negotiations.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and supplier management for global supply base.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Benchmark processes, tools, and market conditions to drive improvements.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to prioritize sourcing initiatives.
• Develop should-cost models and strategic supplier relationships.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve savings and performance targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Travel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain

Job description

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, seeks a Category Manager to lead negotiations and supplier management on a global scale. You will drive strategic sourcing, develop global category strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

The role focuses on optimizing total cost of ownership, building strong supplier relationships, and implementing regional and global procurement strategies across multiple locations.