Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement

Inceed; Lewisville (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement to optimize procurement strategies for a growing company. This role includes managing key vendor relationships and shaping innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience. This position offers a compensation range of $90,000 - $120,000 per year, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Proven ability to negotiate service agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for cost evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 3–5 year Strategic Category Plan.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Build strong relationships with key vendors.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with top suppliers.
• Lead strategic sourcing events for towing and subletting services.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Job description

Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement

Direct message the job poster from Inceed

Position: Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience

Location: Lewisville, Texas

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement to join their team!

Join a dynamic organization where you will lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies for third-party towing-related services. This role offers the chance to shape the future of category management with innovative solutions and strategic supplier relationships. The company is expanding its operations and needs a dedicated professional to ensure excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop and maintain a 3–5 year Strategic Category Plan
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs
• Build strong relationships with key vendors
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with top suppliers
• Lead strategic sourcing events for towing and subletting services
• Negotiate contracts focusing on rate optimization
• Translate strategy into contracts, policies, and execution
• Assess and mitigate risks related to vendor capacity
• Explore innovative solutions like digital dispatch
• Benchmark against industry leaders for service improvement

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain
• Proven ability to negotiate service agreements
• Strong analytical skills for cost evaluation
• Experience engaging with senior leadership

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of towing or fleet operations
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with digital dispatch or GPS tracking solutions
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

• Interview process involves two onsite rounds, with the second being the final
• Onsite work is required 2-3 days a week

If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Category Manager- Direct Procurement opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.