Strategic Sourcing Category Director – Permanent Displays

Role Overview

• Owns category outcomes across the Americas for a major spend domain covering Mixed-Material Permanent POP Displays.
• Sets the category vision, supplier panel strategy, governance model, and performance standards.
• Partners directly with senior stakeholders to deliver multi-year savings, profitability, and risk management results.
• Define category roadmaps, supplier panel design, and the operating rhythm.
• Develop high-impact executive presentations to secure leadership approval.
• Lead high-impact commercial frameworks: rebates/fees, rate-card strategies, service-level credits.
• Influence Account Leadership and buying team adoption; resolve conflicts.
• Own top-tier supplier relationships; negotiate strategic agreements and performance improvement programs.
• Develop Category Managers/Senior CMs; enforce best practices and consistent sourcing methodology.

Requirements

• 12+ years in procurement/category leadership, preferably with marketing materials, packaging, print, displays, or premiums.
• Demonstrated leadership across complex stakeholder networks and supplier markets.

Benefits

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and cell phone reimbursement.
• Work Environment: Hybrid
• 3 days/week in office
• Perks: Generous PTO, volunteer days, professional development opportunities, and employee reward and recognition programs.
• Career Growth: Work with some of the biggest brands and collaborate with a global team of experts.