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Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL...

Location

United States , Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, USA; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Salary:

80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

H.B. Fuller

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
1–4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function
Experience supporting and executing RFQ/RFP processes, including supplier engagement, analysis, and recommendation development
Demonstrated ability to own and execute sourcing, procurement, or category workstreams end-to-end
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, or similar enterprise systems

Job Responsibility

Lead execution category management and sourcing activities for assigned Logistics categories
Execute end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQ/RFP management, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations
Manage and develop supplier relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for performance management, issue resolution, and ongoing commercial activities
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) to align category strategy, ensure supply continuity, and support business priorities
Proactively identify risks, supply constraints, and cost drivers within the category, driving resolution and mitigation with limited escalation
Make data-driven commercial recommendations and decisions within defined scope, applying category, market, and business context to sourcing and supplier actions
Analyze spend, pricing, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve service levels, and reduce risk
Ensure accuracy and integrity of category and sourcing data, supporting reliable inputs for decision-making and reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of category management practices, sourcing processes, tools, and workflows to improve effectiveness and scalability

What we offer

comprehensive benefits
incentive and recognitions programs
health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
paid time off
paid holidays

Fulltime

Community Support Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing team is part of Airbnb’s Global Procurement organization ...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 - 188000.00 USD / Year

Airbnb

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across BPO (Customer Support) services
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and negotiation efforts delivering measurable savings and value
Experience applying AI or data-driven solutions to simplify procurement processes or optimize workflows
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance

Job Responsibility

Partner with business leaders across the organization to understand needs and translate them into sourcing strategies and negotiation plans
Conduct and lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including opportunity assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities across BPO services and related categories
Apply AI tools and automation to streamline data analysis, supplier management, and contract workflows
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, simplifying sourcing processes and driving measurable efficiency gains
Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure ongoing value delivery, service quality, and alignment with Airbnb’s diversity and sustainability objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management to develop clear commercial terms, ensure compliance, and support sound financial outcomes
Serve as a thought partner to stakeholders, offering insights on supplier capabilities, market dynamics, and cost optimization strategies
Influence vendors and internal partners to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, while leading complex negotiations and contracts that mitigate risk, enhance accountability, and maximize total cost of ownership

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits
Employee Travel Credits

Fulltime

Supply Chain Analyst Principal – Category Sourcing

The Supply Chain Analyst Principal supports Category Management by providing ana...

Location

United States , Westminster

Salary:

101398.00 - 172377.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of related experience
Detail-oriented and organized
Work effectively under pressure
Excellent communication
Excellent initiative, self-starter
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Strategic sourcing
Knowledge of supply chain management and fab to print procurements
Supplier Quality
Proficiency in ERP systems

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing initiatives aligned to approved category strategies
Drive cross-functional sourcing decisions by partnering with Engineering, Quality, Program, Legal, and Finance
Develop data-driven sourcing and supplier recommendations
Lead and support complex commercial negotiations
Execute all sourcing activities in full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company procurement policies
Collaborate with Supplier Development, Quality, and Program teams to address supplier performance issues
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Serve as the primary sourcing interface for assigned programs and initiatives
Provide regular updates to the Category Manager
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Fulltime

Manager, Category Sourcing

The Category Management Manager role supports a set of Pfizer categories within ...

Location

United States , Tampa; Sanford; Andover; Collegeville

Salary:

89400.00 - 149000.00 USD / Year

Pfizer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability to be part of and contribute to complex, cross-functional projects
Strong Team player
Business operations acumen and client engagement and customer relationship management skills
Experience managing and working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively translate the high-level goals/vision into actionable items for the team
Ability to engage with senior executives/ business stakeholders to communicate and review decisions
Negotiation skills to be able to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
Comfort with ambiguity & ability to identify innovative sourcing strategies
Strong business operations acumen

Job Responsibility

Develop strategies and provide guidance to others for delivery of exceptional category value to Pfizer stakeholders through the timely development, oversight, and delivery of global category strategies aligned with business needs
Supports the development of category strategies and partners with category execution teams for implementation, where applicable
Develop and maintain category plans that align with overall sourcing strategy and support near and long-term business objectives
Manages or provides support to large sourcing projects, directly supporting the execution of activities, where needed (e.g., requirements gathering, negotiations, sr. stakeholder business signoff, etc.)
Develops and applies comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to the categories managed, and incorporate new ideas and innovations into sourcing strategies
Develop and maintain value measurement methodology and process (by category)
Implements metrics to measure and continuously improve data-driven supplier outcomes
Drives visibility of unmanaged spend and strategy to increase managed spend
Leads data quality efforts led by Sourcing Intelligence team to ensure high quality category insights
Leads strategy for common category specific templates and tools (TCO / value chain models, term sheets, etc.)

What we offer

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

Fulltime

Sourcing Category Manager Wearables

The candidate will be the Sourcing Lead for a strategic Wearable project at the ...

Location

Italy , Milano

Salary:

Not provided

OPSM

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educational Background in Engineering
At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing Management in multinational company
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Solid experience with Office 365, MS project, Google docs
Strong organizational and communication skills
Scientific approach
Good knowledge in finance and contract management is advantageous
Excellent relationship and influencing skills
Fluent English
Availability to travel across Italy, in Europe, US and Asia

Job Responsibility

Working with global team in developing and executing sourcing strategy according to business strategy requirement
New supplier evaluation and introduction
Setting up a global supplier base identifying best areas to guarantee competitive advantages, technical/quality requirement, service, supply sustainability
Coordinates purchasing activities across Operations functions to guarantee inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
Sourcing industrial materials categories, mechanical and electronics components, equipment, finished products, indirect materials for manufacturing, ensuring effective supply and services availabilities for operation and business growth
Supplier base optimization, monitor supplier performance and evaluation, initiate supplier improvement program
Total cost of ownership approach to guarantee best competitive sourcing to the Company
Cost reduction plan development across categories and implementation
Negotiation with local / global suppliers to achieve targeted commercial conditions
Support cross functional projects to improve service, quality, NPI requirements and cost

What we offer

Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs
Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function
Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”
Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel
Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage

Global Sourcing IT Category Manager

This role ensures effective operation, strategic alignment, and integration of g...

Location

Mexico , Guadalajara

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in progressively challenging roles in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and/or category management with most experience within the broad Information Technology space
Minimum 3 years of experience in IT cloud sourcing & contracting
Experience in sourcing MSFT or AWS or GCP products and services at global level
Should have a fair understanding of MSFT or AWS or GCP contracting, product and services / support services terminologies
Must have hands-on experience managing a category of IT spend and delivery on a global or regional basis
Hands-on team member able to drive major, complex IT supply chain and/or cost reduction projects
Experience in supplier relationship / vendor management and conducting business reviews with suppliers
Manage contract life cycle and operation activities such amendment, target tracking, maintain records & hygiene in relevant project management system
Strong understanding of IT vendor sales and pricing models, as well as support and maintenance services
Must have demonstrated ability to effectively manage commercial and strategic relationships on a global basis with Tier-1 IT suppliers

Job Responsibility

Supporting and helping manage all elements of the strategy, which include reduce cost, improve operational performance, mitigate risk and improve the overall financial performance of NTT through its acquisition and management of IT assets
Managing the strategy on an on-going basis, ensuring it is communicated and adhered-to across all regions and Operating Companies
Assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy
Partnering with stakeholders in the Operating Companies, Accounts, Delivery, Alliances and Global Procurement (GP) on IT cost savings and performance improvement initiatives
Analyzing spend, assessing current and changing market forces across the IT industry, and assessing current commercial arrangements across NTT to identify/drive improvement opportunities
Developing working relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure IT requirements are defined and demand is accurately reflected
Partnering with NTT Operating Companies to drive improved operational performance – such as supply/demand planning, cycle times, forecasting, maintenance practices and contractual compliance

Fulltime

Global Sourcing IT Category Manager

The Global Sourcing IT Category Manager role at NTT focuses on optimizing IT sup...

Location

United States , Plano

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in progressively challenging roles in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and/or category management with most experience within the broad Information Technology space
Minimum 3 years of experience in IT cloud sourcing & contracting
Experience in sourcing MSFT or AWS or GCP products and services at global level
Should have a fair understanding of MSFT or AWS or GCP contracting, product and services / support services terminologies
Must have hands-on experience managing a category of IT spend and delivery on a global or regional basis
Hands-on team member able to drive major, complex IT supply chain and/or cost reduction projects
Experience in supplier relationship / vendor management and conducting business reviews with suppliers
Manage contract life cycle and operation activities such amendment, target tracking, maintain records & hygiene in relevant project management system
Strong understanding of IT vendor sales and pricing models, as well as support and maintenance services
Must have demonstrated ability to effectively manage commercial and strategic relationships on a global basis with Tier-1 IT suppliers

Job Responsibility

Ensures effective operation, strategic alignment, and integration of global sourcing and IT supply chain activities across all NTT Operating Companies
Carries accountability for the overall performance of the IT supply chain within NTT Global Sourcing
Responsible for executing business plans, delivering savings targets, and driving sourcing initiatives that support NTT’s global IT supply chain
Supports and helps implement the overarching sourcing strategy across NTT’s multi‑billion‑dollar annual spend in hardware, software, and related IT services
Ensuring that all sourcing activities align with NTT Global Sourcing priorities and broader corporate goals
Contributing to consistent, optimized, and strategically guided procurement practices across the organization
Responsible for supporting and helping manage all elements of the strategy, which include reduce cost, improve operational performance, mitigate risk and improve the overall financial performance of NTT through its acquisition and management of IT assets
Manage the strategy on an on-going basis, ensuring it is communicated and adhered-to across all regions and Operating Companies
Assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy
Partner with stakeholders in the Operating Companies, Accounts, Delivery, Alliances and Global Procurement (GP) on IT cost savings and performance improvement initiatives

Sourcing and Category Manager

Microsoft Procurement group is part of Finance Operations (FinOps) organization ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

96500.00 - 188400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations
OR equivalent experience
Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR equivalent experience
Proven cross-functional team facilitation experience preferred
Experience working successfully with international businesses and understanding the intricacies and nuances of various cultures and countries
Analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities in finance and business subjects
Proficient communication and presentation skills

Job Responsibility

Defines, maintains, and executes sourcing strategies for one or more complex projects and/or purchasing opportunities to ensure optimal cost and sufficient continuity of supply and/or service
Integrates business specifications for complex purchasing areas into request for information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes
Manages contract and price negotiation activities for a single purchasing category cross-functionally
Applies an end-to-end understanding of the tradeoffs between Microsoft and key suppliers to drive business impact
Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and manages the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues
Processes or supports stakeholder procurement requests for complex purchasing categories
Executes contracts and complies with established control processes to ensure delivery and execution on contracts
Drives early business engagements for complex business areas or purchasing categories with cross-functional leadership
Developing pricing and negotiation strategies for one or more complex purchasing categories
Collaborates with suppliers and leads on-boarding, processes

Fulltime

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