Strategic Category Manager - Corporate Services

ITG Brands, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

15 company-paid holidays

Hybrid workplace - remote/in-office

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Summer hours

Casual dress policy

Job summary

ITG Brands, a major US tobacco company, seeks a Category Manager for Professional/Corporate Services in the Americas. You will lead category strategy, sourcing, and supplier performance, partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable P&L value while ensuring governance and compliance.

The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier risk, and coordinating with global procurement teams to implement category strategies.

Qualifications

• Education in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability.
• Experience delivering cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance and risk.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for Professional/Corporate Services in Americas.
• Own category strategy and plans, including strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external providers.
• Ensure contract administration and supplier performance.
• Drive supplier performance and compliance with policies.
• Manage risk, sustainability, and pipeline aligned with regional/global teams.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship

Risk & Sustainability Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Cost Savings / Value Creation

Market / Category Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Delivery

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement / Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement technology tools

Job description

ITG Brands, a major US tobacco company, seeks a Category Manager for Professional/Corporate Services in the Americas. You will lead category strategy, sourcing, and supplier performance, partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable P&L value while ensuring governance and compliance.

The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier risk, and coordinating with global procurement teams to implement category strategies.