Indirect Global Category Manager: Sourcing & Negotiations

Excelitas Technologies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Global Category Manager - Indirect to lead global category strategies, spend analyses, and supplier partnerships across indirect procurement portfolios. You will direct supplier negotiations, assess market options, and drive total-cost-of-supply improvements while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and compliance.

The role requires a proven track record in cross-functional leadership, advanced analytics, and experience with SAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in a global environment.
• Proven success in category management, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Experience with sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa).
• ITAR and visa sponsorship restrictions noted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global category strategies based on market intelligence, business needs, and supplier capabilities.
• Conduct spend analysis, supply market assessments, and risk evaluations to provide best source of supply.
• Responsible for supplier selection using robust evaluation and selection process to provide best total cost of supply to facilities and enabling optimal service to end customers.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and innovation opportunities.
• Accountable for supplier performance against metrics including quality, total cost, delivery and responsiveness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional sourcing teams and lead strategic sourcing events from RFI through to implementation.
• Oversee contract development, execution, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Track and report monthly on category performance metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Excelitas Technologies in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Global Category Manager - Indirect to lead global category strategies, spend analyses, and supplier partnerships across indirect procurement portfolios. You will direct supplier negotiations, assess market options, and drive total-cost-of-supply improvements while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and compliance.

The role requires a proven track record in cross-functional leadership, advanced analytics, and experience with SAP,