Senior Category Manager I Titleist

Acushnet Company- Titleist/Foot Joy; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programs

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

401k with company match

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to shape and execute strategic sourcing across direct and indirect spend, driving total cost of ownership optimization. You will negotiate supplier agreements, monitor market trends, and lead supplier performance improvement with cross-functional partners.

The role requires a strong background in procurement, commodity management, and contract leadership, with travel up to 25% and a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management.
• Experience managing direct and indirect spend in manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of market dynamics and category management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate key supplier agreements, and monitor market trends.
• Drive supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risk across direct/indirect spend.
• Oversee supplier relationships and global sourcing support with cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and value creation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Category Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories. This position is responsible for developing category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, drive supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risk, and support business growth. Working closely with Manufacturing, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate key supplier agreements, monitor market trends, and identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings. The role also oversees supplier relationship management, procurement processes, and global sourcing support, including partnerships with Acushnet (Titleist) Thailand, ensuring a resilient, high-performing supply base aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities, supply risks, and cost optimization initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Management preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management experience, with preferred experience managing both direct and indirect spend categories and direct material/manufacturing-related spend.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, commodity management, and direct and indirect material procurement.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, commodity markets, supply chain trends, and category management principles.
• Proven negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing commodity categories, supplier negotiations, and long-term supply agreements within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with a focus on cost optimization and business value.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets to support sourcing strategies and business decisions.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $83,849.00-$104,550.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

EEO and Additional Statements

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