Service Center CSCS TX Essential Job Duties * Lead Category Management Strategy: * Develop and execute comprehensive category management plans for indirect spend categories. * Oversee all procurement activities across multiple spend categories, ensuring alignment with company objectives. * Conduct in-depth spend analysis to uncover trends, generate actionable insights, and inform strategic planning. * Collaborate cross-functionally to build category strategies that drive cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and long-term value. * Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Engagement: * Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and contract with best-in-class suppliers. * Perform market research (financial, reputational, and capability analysis) to understand supplier landscapes and ensure optimal sourcing decisions. * Conduct vendor negotiations, manage contract lifecycles, and ensure favorable terms aligned with business needs. * Develop and implement supplier performance management processes to monitor and drive continuous improvement. * Procurement Operations & Compliance: * Manage procurement operations including vendor and item compliance reporting, ensuring accurate documentation of contracts, service levels, pricing agreements, and rebate collections. * Execute disciplined price audits to verify contract pricing and ensure accurate invoicing across distribution networks. * Promote standardization of purchasing policies and product evaluations to achieve operational consistency and efficiency. * Team & Stakeholder Leadership: * Manage, mentor, and support procurement teammates to drive performance and professional growth. * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align on procurement strategies that meet financial, operational, and sustainability objectives. * Lead cross-functional initiatives to support the organization's sustainability goals and drive innovation within the supply base. * Analytics & Reporting: * Leverage spend management data to develop cost-saving initiatives and optimize category performance. * Track, report, and present category spend analytics to executive leadership, providing insights for informed decision-making. * Continuous Improvement: * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in category management and strategic sourcing. * Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery. Skill/Requirements * Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a focus on indirect spend categories. * Proven track record in developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. * Strong experience in negotiating complex contracts and managing long-term supplier relationships. * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment on procurement initiatives. * · Expertise in category planning, market analysis, and supplier segmentation. * · Strong analytical skills to interpret spend data, identify opportunities, and build actionable insights. * · Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies (e.g., RFPs, e-auctions), and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. * Strong collaboration and team leadership experience.