Strategic Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

EssilorLuxottica; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Total rewards package

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Dallas, TX seeks a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing across designated indirect spend areas, partnering with internal stakeholders to optimize total cost, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

You will drive multi-year category strategies, conduct cost analyses, and support contract development in collaboration with Legal and business owners, ensuring compliant procurement and measurable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of relevant business experience.
• 3+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management roles, preferably in indirect procurement.
• Strong analytical capabilities with Excel proficiency.
• Experience running competitive bid events (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and category transformations across assigned spend categories.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support recommendations (TCO, bid comparisons).
• Lead cross-functional project teams on category initiatives and supplier transitions.
• Develop supplier portfolio strategies and manage risk mitigation.
• Monitor trends and prepare reporting on savings and status.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Procurement experience

Category management

Stakeholder influence

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Ariba / SAP

Job description

EssilorLuxottica in Dallas, TX seeks a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing across designated indirect spend areas, partnering with internal stakeholders to optimize total cost, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

You will drive multi-year category strategies, conduct cost analyses, and support contract development in collaboration with Legal and business owners, ensuring compliant procurement and measurable savings.