Strategic Sourcing, Category Manager, Corporate Services

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. Through our work, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future, both for fashion and for our employees. Authenticity is a core component of our business; we value it in our products and we celebrate it across our teams by encouraging every TRR employee to bring their REAL authentic selves to work each day. We’re hiring, and we’d love for you to join our dynamic team!

The RealReal is seeking a highly-strategic and experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing  for Corporate Services & Marketing. This is a unique opportunity to build Corporate Services & Marketing sourcing solutions to include; Marketing Services, Media, Mar-Tech, Corporate Services, HR/People Ops Services, Facilities, etc. As part of The RealReal’s Sourcing and Procurement organization within Finance, you will be responsible for leading category management, spend analysis, market intelligence and benchmarking, end-to-end Sourcing, contract negotiations, reporting and vendor management.

You are collaborative and a creative self-starter who drives results, works independently as well as cross-functionally. You build strong relationships with key stakeholders and can develop innovative sourcing and category management solutions that result in driving competitive advantage and greatest value for The ReaReal.

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across The RealReal to strategically develop, implement and optimize category, sourcing and vendor management solutions
• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects, including planning, RFx development and execution, measurement, and optimization
• Drive market intelligence and competitive benchmarking for your category, leverage key cost drivers and total cost of ownership (TCO) to inform strategies
• Redline contracts to mitigate risk to the business and negotiate favorable commercial terms
• Lead negotiation strategy and execution while ensuring alignment with key stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement strategies within the sourcing dept, category, and supplier agreements
• Identify, develop and deploy industry-leading category management and supplier management practices

What You Bring To The Role

Basic Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Consulting, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing with focus in Corporate Service and/or Marketing categories
• BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Finance, Operations, or Management 
• MBA/MA with ISM CPSM certification preferred
• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience driving change, improve end-to-end processes, flourishing in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
• International experience is a plus

Compensation|Benefits|Perks

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock @ discounted rates)
• 401K (with company matching up to $1000)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO) & 9 Paid Holidays
• An hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

The expected salary range for this role is $117,007.00 - $150,438.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

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The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can s