Senior Category Management Leader - Procurement & Sourcing

Horace Mann; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Horace Mann seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to drive indirect sourcing and category management. You will lead Category Specialists and Buyers, shape category strategies, and guide complex negotiations to optimize Total Cost of Ownership across multiple spend areas.

In this role, you will establish performance metrics, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring data accuracy in systems like Workday and staying ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, or consulting.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Category Specialists and Buyers, including coaching and performance management.
• Own category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned to business and TCO objectives.
• Oversee sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations.
• Drive category planning, including demand management, supplier segmentation, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to deliver cost savings and service improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align on sourcing strategies and business needs.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance, governance, and issue resolution.
• Ensure accuracy of procurement data and reporting within systems (e.g., Workday).
• Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to inform strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team development

Job description

Horace Mann seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to drive indirect sourcing and category management. You will lead Category Specialists and Buyers, shape category strategies, and guide complex negotiations to optimize Total Cost of Ownership across multiple spend areas.

In this role, you will establish performance metrics, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring data accuracy in systems like Workday and staying ahead of market trends.