Category Manager responsible for hybrid cloud solutions, leveraging 8 - 12 years experience. Collaborating with sales teams to define business objectives and enhance customer engagement.
About the role
- Regional Procurement Manager at C.H. Robinson driving global procurement initiatives. Managing complex sourcing events with a focus on cost savings and value-added solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead global procurement and logistics initiatives, managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships focused on cost savings, value creation, and innovative service offerings
- Own customer and carrier transitions, including coordination with transportation management system providers
- Deliver benchmarking, KPI analysis, and executive-level business reviews for customers and carriers
- Direct cross-functional, global project teams, securing resources, alignment, and stakeholder commitment
- Develop statements of work, drive customer sign-off, and secure repeat business opportunities
- Facilitate project targets, manage scope, risks, and issues, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Advance procurement methodologies, tools, infrastructure, and presentation standards
- Partner with sales, account management, and product teams to support growth and new service development
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 years of previous procurement experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (preferred)
- Previous project management experience leading global projects (preferred)
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate global audience
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without formal authority
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills with proven business acumen
Benefits
- Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Category Manager at IFF overseeing strategic sourcing for OPEX and CAPEX procurement in North America. Leading negotiations and supplier relationships to enhance operational reliability.
Category Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise responsible for managing hybrid cloud solutions and collaborating with sales teams. Engaging in strategic planning and sales enablement initiatives.
Sr. Category Manager for STANLEY working with global teams on assortment strategies and market analysis. Managing product lifecycle and delivering category education for internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Manager of Digital Service Delivery leading vendor management key activities for Cat Technology at Caterpillar Inc. Collaborating with global partners to optimize procurement processes and achieve operational efficiency.
Strategic Sourcing Category Lead overseeing procurement strategy implementation for construction and engineering projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery on project goals and market intelligence.
Strategic Sourcing Manager leading sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for a construction and renewable energy company. Responsible for achieving service, cost, and profitability goals within a hybrid work environment.
Responsible for strategic procurement of finished goods produced by external manufacturers. Drive supplier strategy, cost savings, and contract negotiations while mitigating supply risks.
Procurement Specialist ensuring cost - effective purchasing services for AssistRx in Des Moines. Collaborating with teams and managing vendor relationships for optimal terms and conditions.
Procurement Officer leading diverse procurement projects at National Records of Scotland. Researching, sourcing, and supporting colleagues in procurement activities while ensuring compliance with policies.