Procurement

• Lead General & Administrative category strategy and sourcing plans for an approximately $150M annual third-party spend portfolio
• Translate business priorities into multi-year roadmaps and measurable value plans
• Lead complex sourcing engagements from requirements definition and market analysis through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation and supplier performance management
• Establish commercial strategies and negotiate agreements covering pricing, service levels, performance, risk allocation, governance, renewals and transition planning
• Develop recommendations using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier assessments, benchmarks and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Trust & Safety, People, IT and Workplace
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sourcing team
• Improve sourcing processes, tools, governance and data practices
• Use AI to accelerate analysis, research, documentation and sourcing planning while verifying accuracy, quality and sensitive-information handling
• Report to the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Intelligence

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

• Be part of a team committed to overall delivery of services and compliance with all delivery commitments to the client
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including content and development contracts, software development contracts, professional and consulting services contracts, staffing contracts, licensing contracts, other IP/IT contracts, and general commercial contracts
• Work with junior team members and train and develop them to become skilled negotiators
• Assist the Delivery lead by owning more complex negotiations and providing oversight and quality control of more junior team members
• Adhere to delivery processes and commitments
• Identify opportunities to improve client negotiation processes and procedures and further develop long-term client relationships
• Input and manage data on Factor and client systems and keep them up to date
• Help develop contract templates, playbooks, and other tools for team use
• Remain up to date on legal and other relevant developments
• Continually improve service to the client and add value

Senior Associate, Contract Management

• Lead purchasing projects and initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, logistics, quality, and operational improvements
• Analyze purchasing spend, cost data, market conditions, supplier risks, and other business information to identify improvement and savings opportunities
• Develop project plans, define milestones and target outcomes, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress through completion
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other functional teams to implement approved projects
• Support Commodity Managers with purchasing initiatives, supplier issues, negotiations, and problem-solving activities
• Present business cases, savings opportunities, project status, and implementation plans to Purchasing and Operations leadership
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, actions, and results to management and stakeholders
• Coordinate project teams and provide direction to team members as needed
• Support tactical purchasing activities, including supplier setup, pricing changes, cost increases/decreases, supplier delivery escalations, and annual pricing updates
• Participate in supplier negotiations, contract reviews, bid evaluations, and purchasing policy development
• Review purchase orders, supplier claims, contracts, and related documentation for compliance
• Participate in developing and reviewing specifications for equipment, products, materials, and alternative sources
• Prepare bid recommendations and supporting analysis for Purchasing Management approval
• Ensure project documentation, findings, and implementation plans are accurate, accessible, and communicated
• Support program launches and approved purchasing initiatives across applicable CVG locations
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Serve as an informal team leader when needed

Purchasing Project Buyer

• Lead strategic category partnerships across Merchandising, Marketing, Loyalty, Personalization, Analytics, Sales, Partner Management, and other enterprise teams
• Develop category growth strategies, integrated programs, tentpole strategies, and commercialization opportunities
• Create category stories, consumer insights, strategic points of view, sales engagements, and innovation roadmaps
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
• Establish best practices, facilitate knowledge sharing, and create scalable ways of working
• Evaluate emerging business opportunities, category trends, and market dynamics
• Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and commercialization frameworks for new products and integrated solutions
• Navigate operational readiness, legal review, measurement strategy, and change management
• Create sales stories, multi-supplier campaign initiatives, programs, and collateral
• Translate market opportunities into innovative solutions that drive supplier investment, revenue, and measurable business outcomes
• Report to the Director of Core and Category Marketing

Senior Manager, Category Marketing – CVS Media Exchange

• Develop and manage hard service categories including MEP, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, critical environment, and fire and life safety
• Develop, execute, and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term category strategies
• Build strategic relationships with suppliers and industry leaders
• Manage category-specific segmentation of service providers and supply partners
• Share market intelligence, best practices, and category expertise
• Drive category opportunity agendas and deliver financial targets
• Plan procurement events, manage RFPs and quotations, analyze bids, and recommend awards
• Liaise with stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation, and compliance
• Use supply chain data analytics to assess needs and portfolios
• Rationalize the supply base and maintain a strategic supply partner framework
• Identify and qualify new suppliers using market and industry intelligence
• Identify risks and provide mitigation solutions
• Manage supplier relationships using JLL tools
• Act as internal issue resolution point and review supplier performance
• Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment
• Develop and implement policies and procedures
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead sourcing functions including supplier due diligence, RFPs, bids, contract negotiations, and operational transition
• Partner with functional leads and business stakeholders to drive immediate and sustained benefits
• Manage savings tracking and supplier initiatives
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, manage scorecards, contract compliance, and service obligations
• Incorporate Responsible Procurement
• Serve as subject matter expert and main point of contact for the category

Category Manager, Hard Services

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, MRO, Workplace Services, and related Corporate Services categories
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage end-to-end competitive sourcing events, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, e-auctions, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations
• Develop and execute commercial negotiation strategies optimizing cost, service quality, supplier performance, and risk management
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, and other commercial contracts with Legal and Risk teams
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry innovations to support category strategies
• Identify and deliver cost savings, process improvements, and value creation through benchmarking, spend analysis, and commercial optimization
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, regulatory requirements, and sourcing best practices
• Provide sourcing leadership, project reporting, stakeholder communications, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

Sourcing Real Estate Services

• Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development for the assigned category
• Lead meetings and negotiations with domestic and international vendors for Uline product lines
• Communicate with vendors on performance, product development and best-in-class quality standards
• Build relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Marketing and Quality Control
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts
• Run product sourcing initiatives
• Negotiate high-stakes vendor contracts
• Optimize the supply chain

Sourcing Manager

• Own the assigned product category from Uline's catalog of business support products
• Support new product development by researching and sourcing new products and vendors
• Visit vendors to understand manufacturing processes
• Attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships
• Collaborate with Creative and Purchasing teams on catalog and digital strategies
• Increase company profitability, product quality and data accuracy
• Mentor and support Product Management Analysts

Associate Category Manager

• Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within the assigned product category
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships
• Organize vendor visits to understand manufacturing processes and monitor market trends
• Support creative strategy for product category catalog and digital marketing layouts
• Increase company profitability, product quality and data accuracy
• Build relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts

Category Manager

• Lead transformation to a Rate Management Provider or Solution
• Develop a program for servicing the Client Rate Sheet program for over 180 clients
• Negotiate procurement across international products, including FCL, LCL, and air freight
• Monitor and maintain global ocean carrier and consolidator partnerships and strategies
• Oversee carrier contracts and track amendments and changes
• Develop partner strategies and allocation selections, and monitor partner performance
• Enhance US export product oversight from a procurement standpoint
• Curate relationships with ocean carriers, consolidators, and air freight providers
• Develop benchmarking analytics and tools to ensure procurement aligns with industry standards
• Review new product offerings and develop strategies to bring them to clients
• Lead RFQ efforts in sourcing costs and managing inputs for competitive responses
• Ensure FMC compliance on ocean rate offerings
• Maintain booking and carrier activity reporting and report to stakeholders
• Aid in solution design for current and target client needs
• Advance market knowledge across various tradelanes
• Liaise with overseas procurement teams to align strategies and influence as needed
• Integrate the current procurement landscape into a managed rate warehoused environment
• Negotiate new consolidator contracts on the import side of LCL business
• Develop a company-wide tool for delivering contract pricing across modes and origins
• Incorporate dynamic LCL and air freight pricing into client rate sheets

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