Strategic Sourcing: Category Manager (Public Sector)

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Community Health, seeks a Category Manager to lead a strategic sourcing portfolio with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing cost across complex categories. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, shape procurement strategies, and oversee vendor performance and team leadership.

The role requires a strong background in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, plus substantial management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management including four (4) years in a managerial role; or two (2) years at lower level managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Leads a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing.
• Develops and executes procurement strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
• Manages procurement division or category and vendor performance; may manage multiple categories.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

Job description

The State of Georgia, Department of Community Health, seeks a Category Manager to lead a strategic sourcing portfolio with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing cost across complex categories. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, shape procurement strategies, and oversee vendor performance and team leadership.

The role requires a strong background in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, plus substantial management experience.