Location: Charlotte,NC, USA
Senior Global Procurement Category Manager
Summary: Our client is currently experiencing rapid global growth through both organic expansion and acquisition activities within the convenience retailing industry and they are seeking to hire a Senior Global Procurement Category Manager to join their team! This individual will primarily focus on the U.S. market, overseeing activities across multiple GNFR (Goods Not For Resale) categories.
Compensation: $115,000 to 140,000 + bonus
Location: Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for driving procurement synergies across the company network by standardizing efforts, leveraging untapped scale opportunities, consolidating vendor relationships, optimizing distribution points, and challenging existing business models and technologies.
* Provides both strategic and tactical guidance on key categories, informed by market trends, best practices, and company performance goals.
* Works with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and capitalize on regional and national opportunities, including alternative revenue sources.
* Aligns the company's independent business units around shared value-enhancing principles, innovative programs, and macro-level opportunities.
* Ensures clear and efficient communication with senior management.
* Leads initiatives to expand successful regional programs to multinational and global levels.
* Supports the development of benchmarks, performance metrics, and objectives.
Qualifications:
* A degree in Business, Economics, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may also be considered.
* At least 5 years of experience in procurement, commercial management, and contract management.
* Preferred experience in the retail industry or a similar field, covering the aforementioned categories.
* Proven track record of unlocking commercial value.
Category Code: JN016