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Cencora · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Category Management - Road Freight

United, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures. The Senior Category Manager – Road Freight will drive the development and execution of category management strategies within the road freight space, collaborating with Sourcing Managers and business stakeholders to deliver maximum value.

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Responsibilities

Sourcing carriers, negotiating contracts, and supporting the transportation & logistics teams to ensure category consistency, performance and value, cost-effective relationships

Coordinates with Sourcing & Corporate Program Managers in the development and execution of category strategies, and the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings

Fosters deep stakeholder relationships by connecting with internal stakeholders and providing regular updates to senior leadership on category performance and initiatives

Provides oversight of the specific indirect spend category ensuring effective management and alignment with organizational objectives

Provides guidance to team on the negotiation of contracts, establishment of sourcing relationships, ongoing operational efficiencies, and management of programs

Guides the comprehensive analysis of category performance metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and drive continuous improvement

Develops the annual category plan and budget for the specific category, aligning with organizational goals and priorities

Conducts meetings regularly to discuss progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration across category management functions

Evaluates the performance of team members periodically, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development

Maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities within the category to inform strategic decision-making

Engages with internal stakeholders regularly to provide updates on category performance, collaborate on sourcing strategies and initiatives, and solicit feedback for improvement

Reviews and update category management policies and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements

Identifies opportunities for cost savings and process improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations

Is the primary point of contact with the business and vendors, developing deep stakeholder relationships

Manages the specific indirect spend category within the overall procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals including sustainability

Supports the Category Director in stakeholder engagement activities and relationship management, fostering innovation, collaboration, and alignment across functions

Contributes to the development of the annual category plan and budget, aligning category strategies with overall objectives and organizational priorities

Supports development of the five-year strategy and long-range plan including achievement of goals

Supports corporate initiatives and M&A projects, including due diligence, identification of synergies, and post-acquisition integration

Leverages spend data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency in procurement operations

Leads contract processes end-to-end for select contracts with support from the Sourcing Managers

Provides support to the Sourcing Manager when needed in case of contractual complexities

Collaborates with Country Leads and Procurement Managers in the Regional Sourcing team for category global strategies

Willing to travel both domestically and internationally, as required

Qualification

Category managementStrategic procurementSpend analyticsLogistics/transportation strategyBusiness intelligence toolsSource to Pay platformsProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Requires transferable experience in managing a logistics/transportation commodity strategy as well as operational outputs of logistics/road freight

Educational requirements include a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain or finance

Minimum of five (5) years of strategic procurement, spend analytics and category management experience. Preferably seven (7) years of experience within Indirect Procurement

Strong business planning, analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate business problems and identify and apply appropriate solutions

Experience with business intelligence tools, capabilities, and best practices

Knowledge of systems and tools used within Indirect Procurement – Source to Pay platforms, eRFx tools, Market Intelligence and Spend Analytics

Strong knowledge of indirect category spend data

Ability to effectively manage and participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams

Strong business acumen

Strong project management skills

Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as well as strong presentation skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail