Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Leader

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management efforts. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, excellent communication and analytical skills, and advanced negotiation capabilities. This role will drive transformational change and manage complex procurement projects. The salary range for this position is $127,000 to $139,000, with benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in strategic procurement and category management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Aptitude to convert complex and conflicting needs into actionable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling business cases to deliver long term value.
• Lead and perform strategic sourcing activities using an electronic RFx portal.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance campus outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Excellent analytical skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

MBA, MS, or other advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management efforts. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, excellent communication and analytical skills, and advanced negotiation capabilities. This role will drive transformational change and manage complex procurement projects. The salary range for this position is $127,000 to $139,000, with benefits eligible.