Strategic Category Lead, Procurement & Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Sr. Manager, Category to lead a category-management team and shape enterprise sourcing strategies.

You will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management across spend portfolios while collaborating with partners to deliver measurable business value. You will coach a high-performing procurement team, manage complex negotiations, and ensure governance 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.
• Required Education: 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. Drives market intelligence, innovation, and strategic planning to align category priorities with organizational objectives.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing procurement team with strong capabilities in sourcing, supplier management, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Oversees complex sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection activities to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support business goals. Leads supplier governance and performance management programs to strengthen strategic partnerships and drive continuous improvement.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing strategic procurement expertise, market insights, and data-driven recommendations. Builds strong cross-functional partnerships to align sourcing strategies with operational and organizational priorities.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk management practices while delivering savings, budget objectives, and performance targets. Proactively identifies and mitigates supplier, operational, financial, and market risks through effective oversight and reporting.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Supplier governance

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Sourcing strategies

Analytics

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Sr. Manager, Category to lead a category-management team and shape enterprise sourcing strategies.

You will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management across spend portfolios while collaborating with partners to deliver measurable business value. You will coach a high-performing procurement team, manage complex negotiations, and ensure governance compliance.