Senior Strategic Sourcing & Category Leader

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead demand and supply management for strategic categories across the organization. You will optimize total cost of ownership, manage supplier risk, and align sourcing with executive stakeholders.

The role requires deep market insight, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive multi-team projects to successful, timely outcomes in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 6–10 years in sourcing or related functions.
• Experience managing matrixed supplier relationships and strategic development in regulated industries.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and supply activities for one or more procurement categories to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Partner with executives to align sourcing plans with business goals and risk controls.
• Lead cross-functional teams on category specs, RFIs, RFQs, contracts, and sourcing project plans.
• Perform market data analysis for negotiations and supplier selection; drive complex sourcing events.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and dashboards; ensure adherence to bank policies.

Skills

Relationship management

Contract sourcing

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Executive presence

Time management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead demand and supply management for strategic categories across the organization. You will optimize total cost of ownership, manage supplier risk, and align sourcing with executive stakeholders.

The role requires deep market insight, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive multi-team projects to successful, timely outcomes in a regulated financial services environment.