Category Manager, Global Indirect Sourcing - Libertyville, IL

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Location: ​Libertyville​
Department: ​Operations 

 

Summary:

The Category Manager in Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value across non-product-related spend categories.  Ensure spend transparency, compliance, and effective cross-functional collaboration.  Deliver cost savings and value beyond price, ensure service quality, strengthen policy compliance across P2P systems.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend areas such as IT, HR, Sales & Marketing, professional services, facilities, and travel.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal demand to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation potential.
• Facilitate change management when introducing new suppliers, products, processes, or technologies.
• Align category plans with business objectives, ensuring procurement supports broader operational and financial goals.
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across functions, understand needs, align priorities, and gain buy-in for sourcing initiatives.
• Execute contracts and SOWs through Hollister’s Contract Management framework, incorporate pricing protections, termination rights, warranty rights and payment based on deliverables. 
• Establish procurement processes and governance frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across indirect categories.
• Drive adoption of procurement policies and tools, including e-sourcing platforms and spend analytics systems.
• Educate internal teams on procurement best practices and category strategies.

 

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Strong understanding of Indirect procurement processes and systems.
• Proficiency in Coupa (P2P) platform or related procurement tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adopts proactive, solutions-driven approach in dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Applies methodical, analytical mindset to convert requirements into practical solutions.

 

Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years in procurement, with experience in indirect categories. 
• Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that drive cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Experience operating in complex, global, or matrixed environments, collaborating across regions, business units, and functions.
• Hands-on experience with strategic sourcing processes, including RFP development, supplier valuation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish procurement governance frameworks, standardize processes, and drive policy compliance across decentralized teams.
• Familiarity with procurement technologies and tools, such as e-sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa), spend analytics, and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, with a focus on aligning procurement initiatives to business goals.

 

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain Management, or similar
• Coupa Platform Certification is a plus
• Project Management certification is a plus

 

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency in Coupa, SAP, and data analytics tools (Power BI, Excel)
• Certifications (CPSM, MCIPS) preferred

 

Benefits Statement

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.​

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $99,104 - $155,735 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.​
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disa