Category Manager - Global Sourcing

Job Title

Category Manager - Global Sourcing

Position Overview:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Category Manager is responsible for leading all category activities within assigned spend areas, including the development and execution of annual plans and strategic sourcing initiatives that drive best-in-class spend management. This role is accountable for delivering sustainable year-over-year value improvement and cost savings for the company while leading supplier and category management activities. The Category Manager will leverage data and market intelligence to identify opportunities, develop actionable insights, and support fact-based decision-making.

This role requires significant collaboration with internal stakeholders and business partners across Shaw. Success depends on building strong, influential relationships and maintaining a clear understanding of business objectives to ensure category strategies are aligned with organizational priorities. The Category Manager must be an effective communicator and trusted partner who can influence stakeholders, adapt strategies to evolving business needs, and deliver measurable results. A strong customer service orientation, sound business judgment, and the ability to connect sourcing strategies to broader business objectives are essential for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Category Manager will be responsible for the following activities:
• Leading strategic sourcing events and supplier negotiations
• Analyzing spend data and other resources to identify savings opportunities and uncover additional insights
• Communicating with functional department leadership to highlight potential savings opportunities, understand the requirements of the business, and support decision-making
• Managing supplier performance and relationships to ensure the organization’s expectations are met
• Conducting ongoing reviews of categories to inform future category strategies and activities
• Developing category strategies and sourcing approaches based on data insights and category knowledge
• Tracking performance of the owned categories against targeting and ensure proper reporting
• Validating projected savings from sourcing events and other sources
• Identifying needs of the functional departments regarding procurement-related education and supporting development of training sessions/materials
• Manage requirements and relationship between Sourcing and Business
• Ensure the sourcing strategy is consistent with the business strategy
• Manage communication and travel to suppliers
• Ensure the proposed business strategy follows corporate, regulatory or compliance policies
• Be embedded in the business
• Responsible for sourcing KPI’s related to the business
• Ability to build trusting and credible relationships
• Financial and business acumen

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, operations, and/or supply chain related roles
• Bachelor’s degree is required. Advanced degree preferred - Accredited four year degree in supply chain management, sourcing, business, finance, manufacturing, engineering or equivalent work experience
• Related professional designations and certifications, such as CPSM, MBA, APICS preferred
• Strategic Procurement management of areas. Candidates should have knowledge of industry
• Experience in developing and leading category strategies
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen

COMPETENCIES

• Influence Others
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Demonstrate Good Judgement
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Drive Results

Salary Grade: S07

Work Shift

1 (United States of America)

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities