Senior Category Manager, Capital Projects

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and enhance operational efficiencies. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop category strategies, manage indirect spend, and drive continuous improvement. Your expertise in data analysis and stakeholder engagement will be crucial in aligning procurement activities with organizational goals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Mentorship Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic procurement and category management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to develop and execute category strategies.
• Analyze category performance metrics to drive improvement.
• Negotiate contracts and manage indirect spend categories.

Skills

Business Planning

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

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. Coordinate 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. Foster deep stakeholder relationships by connecting with internal stakeholders and providing regular updates to senior leadership on category performance and initiatives.
3. Provide oversight of the specific indirect spend category ensuring effective management and alignment with organizational objectives.
4. Guide the negotiation of contracts, establishment of sourcing relationships, ongoing operational efficiencies, and management of programs.
5. Analyze category performance metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
6. Develop the annual category plan and budget for the specific category, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
7. Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration across category management functions.
8. Evaluate team performance periodically, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development.
9. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities within the category to inform strategic decision-making.
10. Engage with internal stakeholders regularly to provide updates on category performance, collaborate on sourcing strategies, and solicit feedback for improvement.
11. Review and update category management policies and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements.
12. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement, driving procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
13. Serve as the primary point of contact with the business and vendors, developing deep stakeholder relationships.
14. Manage the specific indirect spend category within the overall procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals including sustainability.
15. Support the Category Director in stakeholder engagement activities and relationship management, fostering innovation, collaboration, and alignment across functions.
16. Contribute to the development of the annual category plan and budget, aligning strategies with overall objectives and organizational priorities.
17. Support development of the five-year strategy and long-range plan including achievement of goals.
18. Assist with corporate initiatives and M&A projects, including due diligence, identification of synergies, and post-acquisition integration.
19. Leverage spend data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiency.
20. Lead end-to-end contract processes for select contracts with support from Sourcing Managers.
21. Provide contractual support to Sourcing Managers when needed.
22. Collaborate with Country Leads and Procurement Managers in the Regional Sourcing team for global category strategies.

Education and Work Experience

Requires transferable experience in managing a commodity strategy and operational outputs of corporate programs. Educational requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or finance. A minimum of five (5) years of strategic procurement, spend analytics, and category management experience is required. Preferably, candidates will have seven (7) years of experience within Indirect Procurement.

Skills and Knowledge

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

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that promote an inclusive culture and support our team members’ purpose-driven lives. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive wellness suite covering physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects. We support working families with backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental and caregiver leave, and more. We also offer training programs, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and additional resources. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Employment Details

Full-time position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in protected classes. We prohibit harassment and ensure all employment practices are non-discriminatory. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies

AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation