Senior Category Manager, Capital Projects

Cencora; Conshohocken, Boston (Montgomery County, MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead global strategies for operational efficiencies and cost savings. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, foster relationships with stakeholders, and provide oversight on indirect spend. Your expertise in procurement and spend analytics will drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Resources

Mentorship Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer Activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic procurement and category management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Sourcing & Engineering teams on category strategies.
• Provide oversight on indirect spend and drive cost savings.

Skills

Business Planning

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Source to Pay Platforms

eRFx Tools

Market Intelligence Tools

Spend Analytics Tools

Job description

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Job Details

The Senior Category Manager will work with the Director of Category Management and the Engineering team to develop and drive global strategies to realize operational efficiencies and savings for Capital engagements. This position emphasizes fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings. Additionally, the individual will provide oversight on indirect spend, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates with Sourcing & Engineering teams in the development and execution of category strategies for capital projects, and the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.

2. Fosters deep stakeholder relationships by connecting with internal stakeholders and providing regular updates to senior leadership on category performance and initiatives.

3. Provides oversight of the specific indirect spend category ensuring effective management and alignment with organizational objectives.

4. Provides guidance to team on the negotiation of contracts, establishment of sourcing relationships, ongoing operational efficiencies, and management of programs.

5. Guides the comprehensive analysis of category performance metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

6. Develops the annual category plan and budget for the specific category, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.

7. Conducts meetings regularly to discuss progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration across category management functions.

8. Evaluates the performance of team members periodically, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development.

9. Maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities within the category to inform strategic decision-making.

10. Engages with internal stakeholders regularly to provide updates on category performance, collaborate on sourcing strategies and initiatives, and solicit feedback for improvement.

11. Reviews and updates category management policies and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements.

12. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and process improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.

13. Is the primary point of contact with the business and vendors, developing deep stakeholder relationships.

14. Manages the specific indirect spend category within the overall procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals including sustainability.

15. Supports the Category Director in stakeholder engagement activities and relationship management, fostering innovation, collaboration, and alignment across functions.

16. Contributes to the development of the annual category plan and budget, aligning category strategies with overall objectives and organizational priorities.

17. Supports development of the five-year strategy and long-range plan including achievement of goals.

18. Supports corporate initiatives and M&A projects, including due diligence, identification of synergies, and post-acquisition integration.

19. Leverages spend data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency in procurement operations.

20. Leads contract processes end-to-end for select contracts with support from the Sourcing Managers.

21. Provides support to the Sourcing Manager when needed in case of contractual complexities.

22. Collaborates with Country Leads and Procurement Managers in the Regional Sourcing team for category global strategies.

Education and Work Experience

Requires transferable experience in managing a commodity strategy as well as operational outputs of corporate programs. Educational requirements include a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or finance. Minimum of five (5) years of strategic procurement, spend analytics, and category management experience. Preferably seven (7) years of experience within Indirect Procurement.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong business planning, analytical, and conceptual skills to evaluate business problems and identify and apply appropriate solutions.
• Experience with business intelligence tools, capabilities, and best practices.
• Knowledge of systems and tools used within Indirect Procurement - Source to Pay platforms, eRFx tools, Market Intelligence, and Spend Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of indirect category spend data.
• Ability to effectively manage and participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with strong presentation skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. This includes medical, dental, vision care, and a comprehensive suite of wellness benefits such as support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. We also offer various training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Employment Details

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other protected class. We ensure all employment practices are non-discriminatory and comply with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation