Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, works and partners with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.
Skills : Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management.
Description :
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned procurement categories, including raw materials, indirect spend, and services.
- Developed innovative supply chain solutions for our customers' pain points and drove the regional/global implementations.
- Conducted market research and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance supplier diversity.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions while maintaining quality standards and service levels.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and quality assurance, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Implemented supplier performance metrics and conduct regular supplier performance reviews to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Led supplier selection processes, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, and contract award decisions.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Objective : As a Procurement Category Manager, negotiates and implements supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
Skills : Negotiation, Market Analysis.
Description :
- Achieved yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.
- Provided guidance and support to junior procurement team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Managed procurement activities for assigned categories, including vendor identification, negotiation, and contract administration.
- Performed category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance, and risk management.
- Solved complex problems in Supply Management using analytical thought, exercised judgment, and identified innovative solutions.
- Supported functional teams and/or projects.
- Communicated difficult concepts in Supply Management and negotiated with others to effectively influence as appropriate.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, responsible for planning and sourcing the area, aiming to optimize its business efficiency in alignment with the overall operations category strategy.
Skills : Contract Management, Financial Acumen.
Description :
- Developed and executed Category Strategies for assigned categories (fuel systems, brakes, molded plastic, resins, gaskets and seals, rubber, carbon fiber, paint, and others as assigned).
- Negotiated and managed key strategic supplier contracts and relationships, including the management and execution of master supply agreements.
- Led and executed long-term agreements through formal RFx methodologies.
- Analyzed spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch sourcing initiatives.
- Identified value/savings opportunities, processes, and best practices.
- Established positive relationships across the business units to ensure active and early participation in supplier-related matters.
- Analyzed spend data and identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, works with other category manager peers on understanding global spending and identifying opportunities to secure supply, increase quality, and improve value for money.
Skills : Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management.
Description :
- Provided subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal, and contractual issues.
- Performed supplier relationship management and reviews.
- Managed and developed relationships with key suppliers.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitored supplier performance and compliance.
- Developed and implemented category strategies.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, supports the development of and deployment of strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.
Skills : Analytical, Ethical and Compliance Standards.
Description :
- Negotiated with suppliers of key categories.
- Worked closely with procurement project support teams to develop a strategic supply base and leverage aggregate demand to deliver framework agreements or alliances.
- Developed innovative and bold category strategies that addressed supply chain risks, sustainability aspirations, and targets.
- Worked closely with business development teams to share market intelligence and acquired knowledge related to strategic plans and upcoming demand to feed into supplier development and strategy activity.
- Worked closely with projects teams to understand demand and requirements including JV and funding requirements.
- Performed procurement reporting and analysis of management information to identify potential improvement opportunities.
- Identified innovative procurement solutions that provided cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Objective : As a Procurement Category Manager, built and fortifies relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular supplier evaluations, and implement supplier development initiatives to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
Skills : Innovation, Consumer insights.
Description :
- Addressed vendor issues to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- Maintained contractual and business relationships with vendors.
- Facilitated implementation of procurement change initiatives within the category to improve business performance.
- Developed and maintained expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
- Built strong relationships with customers and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Provided assistance to the company’s acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories.
- Planned and executed effective negotiation processes with vendors.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Objective : As a Procurement Category Manager, develops and implements comprehensive category strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Identify cost optimization opportunities, analyze market trends, and define sourcing strategies.
Skills : Cost savings, Marketing knowledge.
Description :
- Established category sourcing strategies, led cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiated with suppliers, and executed contracts to optimize competitive position.
- Drove appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that met the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
- Managed category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimize opportunities.
- Acted as a market intelligence provider regarding categories, anticipated strategic opportunities and kept key stakeholders informed.
- Drove category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance, and add value.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop procurement strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Aligned with internal customers and understood the business application of the category.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, responsible for negotiation, contract management and change management while measuring quality, cost, and delivery performance of all suppliers.
Skills : Strategic sourcing, Category strategy.
Description :
- Optimized procurement processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times, leveraging technology solutions where applicable.
- Helped to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influenced the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- Developed and maintained category plans that identified opportunities for operational efficiencies, drove cost savings, managed risk, improved safety, drove innovation, and ensured the continuous development of categories managed.
- Supervised, planned, managed, and assumed complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the procurement activities assigned.
- Was responsible for the development, implementation, management, and performance of sourcing strategies within a given Category, to meet business goals and objectives.
- Managed the assessment, selection, and development of strategic suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals.
- Managed supplier relationships, performed root cause analysis and resolutions, developed and monitored supplier improvement plans.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Summary : As a Procurement Category Manager, responsible for effectively managing supplier transitions, including developing project implementation plan, development and approval of internal business case, and execution of the transition plan that minimizes business risks.
Skills : Category management, Analysis.
Description :
- Conducted supplier research and analysis to support procurement decisions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize business efficiency.
- Managed supplier relationships, performed root cause analysis, and resolved issues.
- Assisted in negotiating supplier contracts and agreements.
- Monitored supplier performance and compliance.
- Led negotiations in both financial and business matters, including commercial terms and risk mitigation for strategic contracts.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets, and challenges to develop best strategic sourcing strategies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
Procurement Category Manager Resume
Objective : As a Procurement Category Manager, collaborates closely with the head of tactical procurement planning and order managers to support solving any order-related issues with suppliers of the respective category in the tactical horizon (4-24 months).
Skills : Segment consumers, Identify and prioritize product categories.
Description :
- Established a strong network and fostered collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members.
- Researched and benchmarked current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements, and supply/demand challenges.
- Responsible for the procurement of contracts including the management of cost, schedule, and performance parameters. Developed contract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions.
- Developed bid packages, conducted bidders’ conferences, analyzed and evaluated proposals, negotiated subcontract provisions, selected or recommended subcontractors, wrote awards, and managed resulting subcontracts.
- Maintained vendor performance database and reported metrics to Supply Chain management.
- Implemented category or commodity strategies to optimize business efficiency.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics
