Global Procurement Category Lead — Ops & External Workforce

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wallenius Wilhelmsen seeks an experienced Procurement Category Manager, Operations & External Workforce. This role owns a global procurement portfolio valued at approximately USD 200 million, spanning MRO materials, equipment leasing, external workforce services, and HR-related categories.

You will lead sourcing initiatives and develop category strategies in collaboration with Operations, HR and Finance. The position is hybrid with onsite presence in Parsippany, NJ (Tuesdays–Thursdays).

Formación

• 5+ years in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or comparable roles.
• Strong analytical skills and track record translating data into value.
• Experience across MRO materials and services, temporary labor or similar categories.
• Strong commercial negotiation, supplier and contract management capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Strategy or related discipline.
• Spanish fluency is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement global category strategies with stakeholders across Operations, HR, Finance and technical teams.
• Lead Sourcing & Contract Managers and support growth of procurement function.
• Monitor supplier and labor market developments; use market intelligence to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Lead supplier selections, negotiations, contracting and sourcing to improve total cost of ownership and operational outcomes.
• Standardize specifications, optimize workforce models, consolidate suppliers and unlock commercial leverage.
• Establish governance with key suppliers to drive performance and long-term value.

Conocimientos

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Analytical Skills

MRO Materials

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Procurement/Strategy

Descripción del empleo

Wallenius Wilhelmsen seeks an experienced Procurement Category Manager, Operations & External Workforce. This role owns a global procurement portfolio valued at approximately USD 200 million, spanning MRO materials, equipment leasing, external workforce services, and HR-related categories.

You will lead sourcing initiatives and develop category strategies in collaboration with Operations, HR and Finance. The position is hybrid with onsite presence in Parsippany, NJ (Tuesdays–Thursdays).