Senior Category Manager & Head of Sourcing Operations
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Senior Category Manager & Head of Sourcing Operations serves as a senior procurement leader responsible for developing and executing institution-wide sourcing strategies policies and operational improvements. Partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders this role drives strategic sourcing initiatives that maximize value mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency.
The position has direct oversight of Capital Projects Facilities Buildings Construction and related portfolios ensuring sourcing execution aligns with institutional goals financial stewardship sustainability commitments and diversity initiatives. This leader manages a sourcing team strengthens supplier relationships and advances best-in-class procurement and supplier management practices.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
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Translate executive procurement vision into actionable sourcing strategies and operational plans
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Develop and execute short- and long-term category and supplier strategies aligned with institutional priorities
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Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and sustainability initiatives tracking and reporting performance outcomes
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Present strategic recommendations and updates to senior leadership
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Support reporting on inflation tariff risk supply chain disruption diversity metrics and spend analysis
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Partner with technology and data teams to optimize ERP systems and sourcing tools
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Ensure adherence to procurement policies risk management standards and compliance requirements
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Collaborate with finance teams on purchasing card programs sourcing roles and reporting
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Lead and develop direct and indirect reports providing coaching mentorship and succession planning
Category Management & Sourcing Execution
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Develop sourcing strategies across capital projects facilities construction and related categories
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Align sourcing initiatives with budget and financial planning objectives
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Oversee complex sourcing projects from intake through contract execution and supplier onboarding
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Manage RFx processes negotiations bid evaluations and contract development
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Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to quality standards
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Benchmark supplier performance and validate value-for-money
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Drive cost optimization total cost of ownership improvements and measurable ROI
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Analyze performance metrics and implement process improvements
Supplier Relationship Management
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Develop supplier engagement strategies including preferred supplier programs and performance management frameworks
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Ensure compliance with contracts and service-level agreements
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Promote opportunities for diverse and local suppliers within sourcing processes
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Address supplier performance gaps and implement corrective actions when needed
Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Finance or related field required; advanced degree or MBA preferred
Experience:
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Minimum 10 years of sourcing or procurement experience including at least 7 years in leadership roles
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Demonstrated expertise in category management across construction facilities infrastructure technology or related portfolios
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Proven track record managing large complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable performance improvements
Skills & Abilities:
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Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise
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Demonstrated leadership and change management capabilities
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Advanced supplier relationship management skills
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Strong financial and business acumen
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Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership audiences
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Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and sustainable sourcing practices
Key Skills
- Succession Planning
- Growing Experience
- Expense Management
- Management Experience
- Rackspace
- Laboratory Management
- Senior Leadership
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Taxonomy
