Partner with the EXM Procurement team to standardize and continuously improve ways of working
Ensure that category and sourcing teams operate with a consistent, high-impact approach to strategy development, sourcing execution, and value delivery
Work with teams to imbed pre-defined methodology, playbooks, and capability building
Implement and track the end-to-end category management framework
Track and report that standardized approaches to category segmentation, opportunity identification, and strategy formulation are being developed and planned for execution
Advise teams to maintain alignment with procurement policy, governance, and enterprise objectives
Assist Procurement teams to standardize best practices across categories
Partner with Procurement COE teams to deliver training programs

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
5-8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
Proven experience in developing or leading category strategies and sourcing initiatives
Experience deploying training, playbooks, or operating frameworks within procurement or similar functions
Working Knowledge of category management principles and sourcing strategies
Ability to work with leaders to standardize category strategies across diverse spend areas
Working knowledge of sourcing tools, techniques, and value levers
Experience in training, coaching, and capability building
Ability to translate complex methodologies into simple, scalable frameworks
Strong instructional design and communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority across category teams
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence

Comprehensive medical insurance
OPD coverage
Annual health checkups
Term life and accident insurance
Confidential emotional wellbeing support through our Optum Employee Assistance Program
Healthy meals at work
Holistic wellbeing initiatives
Volunteering programs

Manager, Category Excellence – Capability Lead

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