Procurement Category Manager

For our client, we are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will oversee strategic procurement initiatives that strengthen supplier performance, improve cost effectiveness, and support supply chain continuity. The Procurement Category Manager will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to shape category strategies, resolve commercial issues, and drive value across critical sourcing activities. Success in this position will depend on balancing negotiation discipline, supplier relationship management, and operational risk awareness in a complex and highly regulated industry.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $108,197 – $175,820 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and resolve conflicts effectively
• Lead complex negotiations and conduct thorough cost analysis to maximize value
• Develop and implement commodity and category strategies with a strategic framework
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks to ensure supply chain continuity
• Coach and mentor a team of buyers to enhance their skills and outcomes

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 7+ years of procurement experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of procurement experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of procurement experience, or JD/PhD, or 9+ years of procurement experience without a degree
• Experience managing supplier relationships and strategic procurement activities
• Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and negotiation
• Strong background in developing commodity and category strategies in procurement
• Experience coaching and mentoring procurement teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and holidays, along with parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plans

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.