Senior Category Manager: Banking Ops & Global Services

Truist Financial; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial is seeking a Senior Category Manager in the United States to lead demand and supply management across key spend areas. You will partner with executives to drive category strategy, manage supplier risk, and deliver value within timelines.

Reporting to the Category Director, you will oversee RFIs/RFPs, negotiate, and align sourcing plans with business goals. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• 6–10 years of sourcing experience in regulated environments.
• Strong market knowledge and supplier management experience.
• Experience leading procurement teams in financial services.
• Strategic category spend and relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for medium/high spend.
• Lead cross-functional teams on Sourcing projects and contracts.
• Analyze supplier performance and market data for negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with risk and regulatory policies.
• Drive improvements in vendor performance and spend allocation.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Vendor management

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RFIs/RFPs

Job description

Truist Financial is seeking a Senior Category Manager in the United States to lead demand and supply management across key spend areas. You will partner with executives to drive category strategy, manage supplier risk, and deliver value within timelines.

Reporting to the Category Director, you will oversee RFIs/RFPs, negotiate, and align sourcing plans with business goals. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills in a regulated financial services environment.