Thrivent · 13 hours ago
Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $122K/yrThrivent is a company committed to helping people thrive with purpose. They are seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships, focusing on achieving cost reductions and mitigating risks associated with supplier agreements.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Leads the strategic sourcing process including defining sourcing strategy, developing requests for solicitation from vendors, negotiating contracts, drafting contract language and facilitating post contract vendor relationship management in the selection and management of Thrivent's Suppliers
Develop and maintain technical and business expertise in the assigned spend category(s) or functional area supported
Responsible for driving ongoing productivity improvements in the spend category
Responsible for developing, implementing and managing the requisition, purchase order and fulfillment processes within the assigned spend category
Coach and provide consultation to clients, resolve vendor disputes and drive procurement best practices across all divisions/departments/business units for assigned category
Responsible for monitoring and managing optimal internal client satisfaction while mitigating risk assumed by the organization
Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws
One category manager will hold the organization's corporate real estate license and will need to uphold Thrivent's real estate leasing policies and comply with all related real estate regulations and laws
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business discipline or a technical discipline related to the category or function supported or significant procurement or business job experience required
Successful, multi-year track record in procurement activities or similar business experience required
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or other Procurement Professional certification, education, or training required
Thrivent's Category Manager responsible for leases will require a Real Estate broker license or ability to obtain within 6 months
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
Founded in 1902
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Rasmussen
President & CEO
Kelly Baker
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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