Senior Category Strategy & Procurement Leader

Digital Federal Credit Union; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union seeks a Sr. Manager, Category to lead a team of Category Managers in Vendor Management, driving enterprise category strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance across spend portfolios.

This role delivers measurable business value through leadership, market expertise, supplier innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional partners while ensuring governance and risk management compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or related areas.
• 2+ years of experience leading a diverse team including hiring, coaching and performance management.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and driving performance in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex contractual concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals, risk management practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with contract management systems and tools for tracking, reporting, and document management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to broader business planning efforts.
• Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier portfolios to deliver sustainable value, cost optimization, and business outcomes.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing procurement team with strong capabilities in sourcing, supplier management, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversees complex sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection activities to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support business goals.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing strategic procurement expertise, market insights, and data-driven recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk management practices while delivering savings, budget objectives, and performance targets.

Skills

Category management

Leadership

Vendor management

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union seeks a Sr. Manager, Category to lead a team of Category Managers in Vendor Management, driving enterprise category strategies, cost optimization, and supplier performance across spend portfolios.

This role delivers measurable business value through leadership, market expertise, supplier innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional partners while ensuring governance and risk management compliance.