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Team Lead, Global Enterprise Outsourcing Services Category Manager
Location
United States
Posted
14 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and scale a global, high-impact outsourcing and services organization within a cutting-edge technology environment. The Team Lead will define the strategic vision for external workforce architecture, partner with executive stakeholders, and manage a diverse portfolio across technical, operational, and corporate functions.
- Build high-performing teams of Category Managers
- Establish strategic supplier alliances
- Drive innovative, outcome-focused commercial agreements
- Combine executive-level influence, complex deal structuring, and operational leadership
- Ensure scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency across a global services ecosystem
Accountabilities
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of high-performing Category Managers, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across Engineering, Operations, and Corporate functions
- Define and execute enterprise outsourcing strategies, partnering with executives to design global workforce architectures for critical functions such as Mapping, Labeling, Hardware Engineering, and Corporate services
- Cultivate strategic supplier relationships with top-tier BPO and Engineering Services providers, unlocking preferential access to talent and fostering innovation
- Oversee the $100M+ services portfolio, transitioning from transactional vendor usage to strategic capability building and long-term partnerships
- Architect complex commercial agreements, including outcome-based contracts and bespoke service arrangements, balancing risk and reward with strategic partners
- Establish governance frameworks for third-party risk management, ensuring IP protection, data security, and global compliance across suppliers
- Drive continuous improvement and category transformation initiatives to support scalability, operational excellence, and cost optimization
Qualifications
- 12+ years of strategic procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performance teams in complex, fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated executive presence with experience influencing Director-level and above stakeholders to drive organizational change
- Deep expertise in global BPO, Engineering Services, or technical outsourcing, including large-scale managed service implementations, captive center setups, and complex "Lift and Shift" transitions
- Proven ability to manage diverse portfolios spanning highly technical and highly subjective categories
- Master-level knowledge of complex contracts and Master Services Agreements (MSAs), including IP ownership, liability caps, and labor compliance across global markets
- Strategic vision with the ability to design and evolve supplier networks to support 3-5 year business growth objectives
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to balance long-term strategy and immediate operational needs
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related fields
- Experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, or Big Tech sectors, partnering with suppliers on complex workflows and “Human-in-the-Loop” AI operations
- Experience managing Category Managers or global teams across multiple time zones
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $190,000 — $241,000 USD, adjusted for location, experience, and skills
- Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plans
- Comprehensive company benefits program, including healthcare coverage and retirement plans
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and cross-functional exposure
- Flexible work arrangements depending on location eligibility
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of strategic procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performance teams in complex, fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated executive presence with experience influencing Director-level and above stakeholders to drive organizational change
- Deep expertise in global BPO, Engineering Services, or technical outsourcing, including large-scale managed service implementations, captive center setups, and complex "Lift and Shift" transitions
- Proven ability to manage diverse portfolios spanning highly technical and highly subjective categories
- Master-level knowledge of complex contracts and Master Services Agreements (MSAs), including IP ownership, liability caps, and labor compliance across global markets
- Strategic vision with the ability to design and evolve supplier networks to support 3-5 year business growth objectives
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to balance long-term strategy and immediate operational needs
- Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related fields
- Experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, or Big Tech sectors, partnering with suppliers on complex workflows and “Human-in-the-Loop” AI operations
- Experience managing Category Managers or global teams across multiple time zones
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $190,000 — $241,000 USD, adjusted for location, experience, and skills
- Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plans
- Comprehensive company benefits program, including healthcare coverage and retirement plans
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and cross-functional exposure
- Flexible work arrangements depending on location eligibility
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