Indirect Category Advisor

Automotivemastermind; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Benefits summary

Job summary

Mobility Global is seeking an Indirect Category Advisor in Centreville, VA to lead end-to-end procurement for complex categories. You will partner with executive leadership to shape category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts that reduce total cost of ownership while ensuring risk controls.

The role requires 7–9 years in procurement with a Bachelor's degree (MBA/CPM/CPSM preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• MBA and/or CPM/CPSM preferred.
• 7–9 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management or related role.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex sourcing strategies aligned with long-term objectives.
• Execute RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations across assigned categories.
• Evaluate bids for total cost of ownership with stakeholders and risk owners.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape category strategies and present business cases.
• Negotiate medium to high-risk contracts and drive year-over-year hard savings.
• Draft contracts and manage legal/commercial terms to mitigate risk.
• Oversee Quarterly Business Reviews with suppliers and ensure SLA/compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

MBA and/or CPM/CPSM

Tools

Coupa

CLM tools

Job description

Indirect Category Advisor

Why Mobility Global? At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. Join a team singularly focused on transforming the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global - the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence.

• -10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• -9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• -10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• -3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

What You’ll Do

The Indirect Category Advisor is responsible for specific categories within the specified team to include the entire end to end procurement process including sourcing, supplier relationship management and category management. This role will develop global category plans based on current market conditions in coordination with executive engagement owners to align with strategic plans and priorities. This position is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, governance-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Sourcing Lead development of complex sourcing strategies to meet internal stakeholders long term objectives.
• Bring industry leading Sourcing and procurement practices to execute upon the developed strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives with little assistance including RFPs, RFIs, and direct negotiations across assigned categories.
• Evaluate bids for the lowest total cost of ownership in coordination with the engagement owner and any applicable risk domain owners.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape category strategies, present business cases and influence key internal stakeholders and senior supplier partners.
• Lead negotiation for medium to high-risk contracts.
• Deliver year over year hard savings while working with internal stakeholders to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of legal as well as commercial terms to effectively negotiate and draft contracts to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Supplier Relationship Management Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with assigned suppliers and maintain ensure compliance with any SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Escalate vendor performance or risk issues to the Indirect Procurement Manager.
• Category Management Develop and maintain an understanding of assigned markets, leading trends, internal/external drivers and keys to success for any managed categories or suppliers to deliver long term value.
• Knowledge of the category supply base and key drivers for those suppliers
• Prepare and provide updates to key internal stakeholders and procurement management highlighting key metrics, changes in the market, risk concerns and areas for improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• MBA and/or CPM/CPSM preferred.
• 7-9 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management or related procurement role.
• Experience leading multi-year and global contracts worth over $1,000,000.
• Experience building and managing relationships with senior and executive leadership both internal and external.
• Knowledge of legal as well as commercial terms and conditions with the ability to effectively negotiate and draft legal language to mitigate risk.
• Must be a results-focused team player and adapt well to a multitasking, fast paced environment with changing priorities and challenges.
• Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Technology, Legal, Finance, and Risk teams.
• Preferred Familiarity with procurement or CLM tools (Coupa strongly preferred).
• Exposure to third-party risk management (TPRM) or security review processes.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 plus bonus. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.
• For more information on benefits, please check out our benefits summary - https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/us/benefits-summary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Mobility Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.