• Lead the full category management life cycle process for large global categories such as gathering, analyzing, and reporting on key market intelligence, developing a long-term category strategy, and development of "go to market" strategies.
• Negotiate the best overall commercial arrangements with suppliers.
  Establish strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and assume full responsibility for meeting business needs by: interpreting spends, category planning, deep market knowledge, development of souring strategies, rigorous supplier selection and negotiations, and contract development.
• HR Professional Services heavy
• Bachelor's degree with master's degree or advanced certification (MBA, CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Management Consulting, or business-related operations in a global environment