.JOB SUMMARYThe Category Manager is responsible for developing, executing and managing sourcing initiatives for indirect and capital categories. He/She will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing and other cost optimization opportunities in order to generate cost savings for categories managed. Categories would include, but not limited to:(P-Card, Transportation, merchandising programs, Print, supplies, MRO, e-procurement, utilities, and compliance). He/She is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs and communicating to user departments and Sr Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. He/She will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize and execute the purchase and governance of these spends categories within the organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targetsDrive the development of supplier and industry category profilesIdentify and leverage clients company-wide spend opportunitiesLead supplier selection and recommendation activities including qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long and short lists, RFI and RFP development and analysisDevelop & execute sourcing strategies for the highest spend, greatest complexity and most critical/strategic categoriesDrive the development of high level and detailed benefits casesProvide strategic guidance to profiles and Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisionsDevelop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans and timelineLead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to the business and internal customersMonitor client and supplier compliance with supplier agreements related to high spend scope areaDevelop long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements