Senior Procurement Category Leader: Strategy & SRM

Mark Anthony Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead 3-year category strategies across enterprise-critical categories, driving value and mitigating risk. You will manage complex sourcing events, SRM, change initiatives, and may lead up to two direct reports.

The role focuses on category strategy development, contract management, and supplier relationships to improve margins and drive KPI improvements.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking to identify long-term goals and opportunities.
• Experience executing procurement category management for enterprise-critical categories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coach, train, and manage potential direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes 3-year category strategies for enterprise-critical categories.
• Leads complex negotiations and contract management with strategic suppliers.
• Oversees SRM and cross-functional change initiatives.
• Supports procurement leadership and risk mitigation.
• Owns category strategy development and leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sourcing tactics

Communication

People leadership

Job description

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead 3-year category strategies across enterprise-critical categories, driving value and mitigating risk. You will manage complex sourcing events, SRM, change initiatives, and may lead up to two direct reports.

The role focuses on category strategy development, contract management, and supplier relationships to improve margins and drive KPI improvements.