Sr. Category Manager – Indirect/Corporate at Thenuclearcompany · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

The Sr. Category Manager – Indirect/Corporate partners with functional leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies across a portfolio of indirect spend categories that support corporate functions. Categories may include areas such as IT, professional services, marketing, workplace, and other corporate spend, and will adapt as organizational needs evolve.
This role brings market insight, commercial expertise, and structured sourcing approaches to inform category strategies and support business objectives. In close collaboration with stakeholders across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, and Marketing, the Category Manager helps translate business requirements into effective sourcing approaches. The Category Manager leads structured sourcing activities, advises on supplier selection and contract negotiations, and enables efficient, scalable purchasing channels and pathways. The Category Manager adapts their level of engagement based on business needs and category context, providing both hands-on sourcing support and advisory guidance to enable efficient, effective procurement outcomes in alignment with company policies and established category framework.
This role is accountable for delivering measurable value, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved supplier performance. The role also contributes to supplier and contract management activities to drive value, manage risk, and maintain strong supplier partnerships. As part of a growing procurement function, the Category Manager contributes to building standardized, scalable processes and systems that enhance the purchasing experience and support the company’s continued growth, including ERP-enabled procurement capabilities.
Category Strategy & Planning
Partner with business stakeholders to develop and evolve category strategies for assigned indirect spend areas, aligned to business priorities
Analyze spend, demand patterns, and supply markets to identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities
Provide recommendations on supplier strategies, including use of GPOs, strategic suppliers, and marketplace channels
Sourcing & Execution
Lead structured sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations) in collaboration with stakeholders
Support and advise on commercial negotiations, pricing structures, and contract terms to achieve best value outcomes
Coordinate execution of sourcing initiatives, including contracting, onboarding, and implementation with stakeholders
Stakeholder Partnership

Sr. Category Manager – Indirect/Corporate

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Thenuclearcompany

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