SDI · 17 hours ago
Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expSDI is dedicated to helping essential organizations across North America compete in a challenging global marketplace. The Category Manager will act as a subject matter expert in technical sourcing, managing supplier relationships and overseeing spend for MRO and technically complex categories to achieve cost savings goals.
LogisticsProcurementSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for technical and industrial categories
Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification to negotiation and execution of supply agreements
Leverage engineering expertise to evaluate supplier capabilities and propose innovative solutions for clients
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize MRO and technically complex spend categories
Ensure strategies drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, compliance, and cost efficiency, while promoting best practice sourcing methodologies
Analyze client and enterprise spend across technical categories to identify savings opportunities, develop sourcing strategies, and implement negotiation plans that deliver both short-term and long-term financial benefits
Manage supplier relationships with a focus on total cost of ownership, technical capability, innovation, and continuity of supply
Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) meetings and develop KPIs to track supplier performance and value delivery
Lead contract negotiations for technical products and services
Collaborate with internal legal teams and supplier legal counsel to develop commercial terms, agreements, and contracts that align with SDI’s strategic objectives
Partner with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Program Managers, and Business Services to align sourcing strategies with operational and technical requirements
Ensure high-quality, timely sourcing support across all business functions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including supplier innovation, business process re-engineering, technology adoption, and advancement of procurement best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
6–10 years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
Strong technical knowledge of industrial products, mechanical components, and supply chain processes
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to drive sourcing decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications (MBA, CPM, APCIS, Six Sigma)
Experience in MRO, industrial, or OEM sourcing
Experience with e-sourcing tools, P2P systems, and reverse auctions
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
Training and development opportunities – 2023 winner of the People Accelerator award.
Vacation, wellness days, pet bereavement days and 12 paid holidays.
401K with a company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment assistance.
Reimbursement for safety shoes.
Discounted tickets to a variety of different vendors.
Company
SDI
SDI – The Digital Supply Chain Company Procurement. Data. Warehouse Management.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LLR Partners
2011-06-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Moore
President & CEO
Jeremy Jordan
Chief Operating Officer
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