MassMutual · 19 hours ago
Director, Category Management
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMassMutual is a company focused on delivering effective supplier solutions through its Procurement team. They are seeking a Director of Category Management to lead procurement professionals, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance category management practices across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise‑level leadership to Category Managers, guiding high‑value sourcing portfolios and handling complex, organization‑wide escalations
Support strategic direction, establishing long‑term priorities while building talent and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance
Advance category management maturity by creating standards, frameworks, and continuous‑improvement practices across Procurement
Develop and execute category and supplier strategies to improve competitiveness, optimize spend, and support corporate goals
Oversee sourcing processes (RFIs, RFPs, major negotiations) to maximize organizational value, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier ecosystems
Serve as relationship owner for strategic suppliers, ensuring effective performance oversight, issue resolution, and long‑term partnership development
Ensure enterprise alignment, partnering with business leaders and cross‑functional teams so sourcing decisions meet future requirements and strategic goals
Champion cross‑functional initiatives aimed at transformation, efficiency, and operational excellence across business units
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives, managing complex portfolios, and influencing enterprise-level decision-making
5 + years people management experience
4+ years of Executive-level communication and presentation skills as well as listening skills enabling the stakeholders to align with our procurement best practices
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
2+ years leading a Procurement team and/or function in financial services or similar industry/environment
Experience creating and leading category strategy
Strong financial acumen and understanding of how effective category management relates to company results
Strong influence skills to encourage leaders from across MassMutual towards positive supplier relationships and results delivery
Possesses a strong understanding and prior working experience in supplier management activities including performance management (SLAs, KPIs etc.), relationship management, contracting and risk management
Experience negotiating agreements and managing complex vendor / client relationships
Benefits
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
Company
MassMutual
MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eddie Ahmed
Chairman, President & CEO
Roger W. Crandall
Chairman, President & CEO
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