Indirect Category Manager

Clean Earth; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Indirect Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies and vendor relationships. In this pivotal role, you will develop category strategies aligned with business goals, manage contracts, and drive cost optimization through negotiations and performance monitoring. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance and mitigate risks while fostering positive vendor relationships. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on procurement processes in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing category strategies.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead category and vendor sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Optimize vendor performance and drive cost savings.

Skills

Category Strategy Development

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Optimization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Manager @ Clean Earth | Bachelor of Science

The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for leading assigned categories and vendors in an efficient, effective, and reliable manner. Responsible for developing category and vendor sourcing strategies, drafting solicitations, leading negotiations, monitoring vendor performance, and optimizing company supplier spending. The category manager also helps Clean Earth and Procurement achieve financial and operational targets.

Qualifications

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect categories, ensuring alignment with procurement and business goals.
• Assist in procurement planning to align with financial objectives and project timelines.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and strategic vendor relationships within the category.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations for contracts in HR, IT, EHS, CAPEX, Engineering, and other support functions, demonstrating cost savings and avoidance year over year.
• Collaborate with legal, insurance, and other teams to finalize contract terms, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure contract terms meet insurance requirements, mitigate liabilities, and support risk management policies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify value creation opportunities.
• Optimize vendor performance by establishing KPIs, conducting QBRs, and ensuring SLA and contract compliance.
• Drive cost optimization through TCO analysis and joint process improvements with suppliers.
• Partner with stakeholders in HR, IT, EHS, Engineering, and other teams to support strategic and operational needs.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships to foster collaboration and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement team members for professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the procurement team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent
• Procurement experience in a large, multi-site organization
• Hazardous waste industry experience

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

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Inferred benefits from the job description

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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