Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. · 3 months ago
Manager, Strategic Category Management - Professional Services & IT
VA-Chesapeake
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expDollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for Professional Services and IT. The role involves developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading strategic sourcing activities to align with business objectives and drive cost savings.
Facilities Services
Responsibilities
Create and maintain comprehensive category strategies including multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps that align with business objectives and cost savings targets
Foster a strong working relationship with key business stakeholders, executive sponsors, and other partners throughout the organization
Maintain category knowledge and expertise through continued market research and analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities
Proactively identify savings opportunities and uncover insights through analysis of Dollar Tree spend data, knowledge of Dollar Tree’s business requirements, and other available category-specific resources
Lead execution of all strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management activities
Manage key preferred supplier partnerships to drive innovation, ongoing cost optimization, risk mitigation, and performance improvements
Support the growth and development of Category Sourcing Analysts through hands on coaching and mentorship
Identify areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement procedures, processes, and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Business or related field)
6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management roles
Demonstrated category expertise and procurement-related experience in IT spend areas inclusive of software, hardware, and IT services as well as non-IT professional services
Excellent project management, creative thinking, and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to influence internal stakeholders and build effective partnerships
Team oriented with strong leadership and people skills
Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., Ariba, Zip) and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Company
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.
Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is a facilities services company based out of 500 VOLVO PKY, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
Founded in 1999Chesapeake, Virginia, US
1001-5000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase