Global Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Victaulic; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, seeks a Category Manager to lead global sourcing with a focus on cost, risk, and supplier performance. You will negotiate major contracts, develop category strategies, and drive value across Victaulic’s worldwide operations.

This on-site role partners with Global Supply Chain and regional teams to implement sourcing contracts and achieve cost leadership while maintaining supply assurance and quality across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• 4+ years of relevant, progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Experience negotiating long-term contracts and managing supplier risk.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies with cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead category negotiation strategies with suppliers, including pricing, service, quality, IP, exclusivity, and inventory.
• Monitor market conditions and build subject matter expertise in assigned commodities.
• Deliver year-over-year cost reductions and improve supplier performance across locations.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and coordinate sourcing globally.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain)

Job description

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, seeks a Category Manager to lead global sourcing with a focus on cost, risk, and supplier performance. You will negotiate major contracts, develop category strategies, and drive value across Victaulic’s worldwide operations.

This on-site role partners with Global Supply Chain and regional teams to implement sourcing contracts and achieve cost leadership while maintaining supply assurance and quality across multiple sites.