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POSITION:This is a corporate hybrid position that requires living within commutable distance to either our Chicago downtown headquarters office or our Oakville, Ontario office. Relocation assistance will be considered.Rail Group Category Manager, Indirect ProcurementDrive Strategic Sourcing. Optimize Spend. Create Enterprise Value.Are you a procurement leader who thrives on transforming spend into strategic advantage? We're seeking a
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across diverse indirect spend categories while delivering measurable business impact.
In this highly visible role, you'll partner with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Legal to optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and implement best-in-class procurement practices. If you're passionate about negotiations, analytics, supplier management, and influencing business strategy, we'd love to meet you
What You'll DoLead Strategic Category Management- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect categories including:
- MRO
- Facilities
- Logistics Services
- Professional Services
- CAPEX
- Other non-production goods and services
- Drive spend governance, supplier consolidation, and demand management initiatives.
Deliver Significant Cost Savings- Identify and execute cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities.
- Lead complex sourcing events, RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract renewals.
- Partner with Finance to align procurement strategies with budgets and forecasts.
Build High-Performing Supplier Partnerships- Establish supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Drive accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement across the supplier network.
Leverage Data & Analytics- Utilize procurement systems and tools such as Power BI and other analytics platforms.
- Create dashboards that provide visibility into spend, savings, supplier performance, and compliance.
- Turn insights into action and business results.
What You Bring• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• 7-10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience
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Proven success managing large, complex indirect spend portfolios ($50M-$200M+)• Expertise negotiating sophisticated service agreements, MSAs, and SOWs
• Strong financial acumen, cost modeling, and supplier management capabilities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change
• CPSM, ISM, or equivalent certification preferred
Why Join Us?- Make a measurable impact on enterprise performance
- Partner directly with executive and functional leadership
- Lead transformational sourcing initiatives
- Shape supplier strategy and business outcomes
- Work in a collaborative, data-driven environment where your expertise is valued and your results matter
Success Looks Like- Significant annual cost savings delivered
- Increased spend under management
- Improved contract compliance and supplier performance
- Reduction in off-contract spending
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction
- Stronger payment terms and working capital outcomes
Ready to Make an Impact?If you're a strategic procurement professional who combines commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and exceptional relationship-building skills, apply today and help drive the future of indirect sourcing excellence. 🚀
#ProcurementJobs #CategoryManager #StrategicSourcing #SupplyChain #IndirectProcurement #Purchasing #Leadership #CareerOpportunityCompensation range listed is in US DollarsPay Range:
112,500.00 - 137,500.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
