Global Category Management Lead
NOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and own global category strategies, playbooks, and supplier scorecards for assigned spend areas.
- Lead strategic sourcing events (strategic buys) and negotiations across markets and functions.
- Leverage spend analytics and forecasting to drive savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply risk.
- Partner with business stakeholders to adapt global strategies into region-specific execution plans.
- Own and manage strategic supplier relationships aligned to category strategies.
- Establish and maintain the Supplier Segmentation and Performance Framework.
- Drive supplier performance management, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary escalation point for category-related issues impacting markets or regions.
- Champion procurement governance and ensure alignment with global policies and standards.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to Strategic Sourcing Leads and regional procurement teams.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required.
- 10-15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain with global exposure.
- Demonstrated experience leading global category strategies and supplier negotiations.
- Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams across regions and business units.
- Strong executive presence and negotiation skills.
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen to interpret spend data and build business cases.
- Ability to manage complex supplier portfolios across multiple regions.
- Willingness to travel globally as required.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Leadership: Develops long-term category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives and market dynamics.
- Enterprise Collaboration: Builds alignment across business units, regions, and functions to execute global sourcing initiatives.
- Influence & Negotiation: Effectively negotiates with senior supplier stakeholders and internal leaders to drive value.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of category performance and delivers measurable results.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Drives innovation and best practices in supplier management and sourcing processes.
- Category Management: Expertise in building and executing global category strategies across complex spend portfolios.
- Strategic Sourcing: Advanced knowledge of sourcing methodologies, RFP execution, and contract negotiations.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Experience implementing supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, and governance frameworks.
- Spend Analytics: Proficiency leveraging data insights to identify cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities.
- Working Capital Optimization: Knowledge of payment terms negotiation and lead-time strategies to improve cash flow and inventory performance.
- Procurement Governance: Understanding compliance frameworks, contract management, and policy enforcement.
JOB SUMMARY
Global Category Management Lead
NOV
Houston
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
Global Category Management Lead