Job Family Group:Supply Chain
Category Manager - Corporate Services HOW YOU WILL IMPACT INGEVITY- Have responsibility for the corporate categories (IT, HR, Finance) globally to include leading large cross-functional project teams through the sourcing and procurement process.
- Develop a global category plan based on current market conditions and the business environment.
- Have knowledge of the corporate categories supplier base.
- Lead development and execution of complex sourcing strategies and projects over the medium and long term, partnering directly with executive stakeholders to align initiatives with enterprise priorities and strategic objectives.
- Proactively engage executive leadership to shape category strategies, present business cases, and influence key investment and supplier decisions.
- Articulate, influence, and gain alignment from senior managers and executive leadership on sourcing strategies, serving as a trusted advisor to drive enterprise-wide decision-making.
- Bring industry leading Sourcing and procurement practices to execute upon the developed strategies.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the supplier relationship management program for key strategic suppliers.
- Develop negotiation strategies which are aligned with the business strategies and lead those negotiations to completion while pursuing full value and mitigating risk.
- Analyze financials, market risk, and supply risk for each project and be able to mitigate risk while bringing the best value to Ingevity.
- Knowledge of legal as well as commercial terms and conditions with the ability to effectively negotiate and draft legal language to mitigate risk.
- Drive results through analytics, business acumen, personal leadership and developing business cases to support Sourcing initiatives.
- Consolidate spending and provide thought leadership to achieve organization outcomes while ensuring that Ingevity's policies and core values are upheld and adhered to.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant work experience. MBA and/or CPM/CPSM preferred.
- At least five years of sourcing experience or equivalent experience in relevant business categories.
- Successfully lead negotiations for global, multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts in indirect categories.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with senior and executive leadership stakeholders, including influencing decisions, presenting to executive audiences, and driving alignment on strategic initiatives.
- Proven experience supporting or presenting in executive forums (e.g., steering committees, leadership reviews, board-level discussions) is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and executive-level presentation skills, with the ability to effectively influence and communicate with C-suite and senior leadership.
- Project management skills preferred.
- Travel up to 10% as required for supplier audits, development, and visits.
- Must be a team player and adapt well to a multitasking, fast paced environment with changing priorities and challenges.
- General knowledge of Coupa and SAP enterprise software is preferred.
Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
