Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Categories

Acushnet Company; Ball (AR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to shape strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend. You will develop category strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and monitor market trends while leading supplier negotiations and performance improvements.

This role requires 5+ years in procurement with direct/indirect spend experience, travel up to 25%, and strong data-driven decision making to drive business value across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Management preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with direct/indirect spend exposure.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support suppliers and projects.
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category management.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend.
• Develop category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership and supplier performance.
• Negotiate key supplier agreements and monitor market trends.
• Lead supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support global sourcing and partnerships, ensuring a resilient supplier base.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cost Optimization

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Excel

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acushnet Company is seeking a Senior Category Manager to shape strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend. You will develop category strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and monitor market trends while leading supplier negotiations and performance improvements.

This role requires 5+ years in procurement with direct/indirect spend experience, travel up to 25%, and strong data-driven decision making to drive business value across cross-functional teams.