Strategic Procurement Category Leader (IT & Services)

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Procurement Category Manager to lead IT and Professional Services categories, shaping strategy, driving savings, and ensuring supplier performance across the enterprise.

You will own category roadmaps, negotiate contracts, collaborate with engineering and operations, and mitigate supply risks in a fast-paced environment. A strong track record in strategic sourcing and cross-functional leadership is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience owning program strategy and delivering to senior leadership.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred in related field.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience with data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience leading large, complex negotiations.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methods.
• Technical procurement skills in category management, sourcing, contracting, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, market research, supplier negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality teams.
• Identify risks and ensure supply chain continuity.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Procurement Category Manager to lead IT and Professional Services categories, shaping strategy, driving savings, and ensuring supplier performance across the enterprise.

You will own category roadmaps, negotiate contracts, collaborate with engineering and operations, and mitigate supply risks in a fast-paced environment. A strong track record in strategic sourcing and cross-functional leadership is required.