Indirect Category Manager
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
Reporting to ARS's Vice President of Procurement, this role leads the strategy and execution for purchasing indirect goods and services, with a focus on IT hardware, IT software, and marketing services. You will work closely with ARS leaders, suppliers, and internal partners to create smart sourcing strategies that reduce costs, manage risk, and support business growth.
Responsibilities
- Set and lead procurement strategy.
- Own the overall sourcing strategy for IT and marketing categories.
- Understand total spend, pricing models, contracts, and market trends.
- Track supplier markets and anticipate changes that may impact ARS.
- Drive cost savings and supplier performance.
- Meet or exceed cost-reduction goals tied to indirect spend.
- Evaluate and approve suppliers, set supplier strategy, and negotiate complex contracts.
- Ensure suppliers deliver competitive pricing, sufficient capacity, reliable lead times, and strong performance.
- Lead efforts to improve supplier efficiency, accountability, and lean practices.
- Partner with leaders across IT, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and other teams.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, onboard, and implement new suppliers or processes.
- Support new product launches by aligning procurement and supplier strategies.
- Analyze costs, pricing, and financial data to support negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve sourcing outcomes.
- Set priorities and direction for the procurement team.
- Drive performance through coaching, goal-setting, and development.
- Support budgeting, operating plans, and monthly business reviews.
- Ensure consistent, effective communication across ARS.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive, strategic procurement experience.
- Strong expertise in IT and Marketing procurement (experience in additional categories is a plus).
- Strategic thinker who understands how procurement supports overall business goals.
- Proven ability to deliver meaningful cost savings and innovative sourcing solutions.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience working in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels.
- Advanced analytical, financial, and contract-management skills.
- Up to 25% travel required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive, strategic procurement experience.
- Strong expertise in IT and Marketing procurement (experience in additional categories is a plus).
- Strategic thinker who understands how procurement supports overall business goals.
- Proven ability to deliver meaningful cost savings and innovative sourcing solutions.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience working in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels.
- Advanced analytical, financial, and contract-management skills.
- Up to 25% travel required.
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