Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Stores

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. Develop category strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Strategic Sourcing, including developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and conducting contract negotiations. Proven ability to drive operational improvements and savings goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Strategic SourcingCategory Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementFacilities Services Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Total Cost ModelingSensitivity AnalysisSourcing ToolsIndirect Spend AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMotivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsFacilities OperationsConstruction ProjectsLuxury Retail MarketBusiness Stakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop category strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction
Conduct ongoing category reviews to identify future opportunities
Manage supplier performance and relationships
Lead multiple sourcing projects and develop sourcing strategies
Drive strategic improvements, operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis
Analyze and plan components of indirect spend categories
Use sourcing tools to refine and improve procurement processes and policies
Develop and manage business stakeholder relationships
Provide regular project status updates
Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, and other corporate functions
Review, revise, and negotiate contract language
Lead the contract renewal process
Own projects through completion
Help resolve procurement and vendor-related escalations
Report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business
7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with experience in retail and facilities operations, supplies & services, construction/capital projects
Demonstrated capabilities of developing/implementing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value
Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills
Coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders
Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenging team members with conventional thinking
Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies
Experience sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, construction/capital projects
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) pertaining to retail and facilities operations
Experience in the luxury retail market
Formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision and dental
Amazing employee discount
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance
Opportunity for career advancement
Dynamic fast paced work environment