Sourcing Category Manager - Hybrid Procurement Leader

Prodriven-Global-Brands-1; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ProDriven Global Brands is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to lead supplier relationships and develop category strategies across core commodities. You will independently drive supply strategies with internal stakeholders to secure supply, control risk, and reduce total cost of ownership.

This role requires 5–7 years of procurement experience, including direct materials category management, and travel 10–20%. Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance, engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• 5 ~ 7 years of Direct experience in progressive Procurement, with at least 3 years of direct materials category management experience.
• Experience with Direct Materials categories (Textiles, Fall Protection, Fasteners, Fabricated Metals, Hardware, & Locks) and/or Finished Goods sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive improvements in supplier performance and reduce costs.
• Develop, negotiate and manage LTAs with key suppliers to minimize risk and total cost of ownership.
• Lead cross-functional and supplier team meetings in sourcing initiatives and cost reduction projects.
• Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing critical supply issues and capacity.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance, engineering, or related field

CPM, CPSM, CPIM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

ProDriven Global Brands is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to lead supplier relationships and develop category strategies across core commodities. You will independently drive supply strategies with internal stakeholders to secure supply, control risk, and reduce total cost of ownership.

This role requires 5–7 years of procurement experience, including direct materials category management, and travel 10–20%. Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration is required.