Senior Category Management Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Supports Global Category Managers in the execution of regional and global sourcing events across all assigned categories, including sourcing administration and event support.
• Leads strategy development and project execution for assigned sourcing events.
• Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open, and competitive sourcing process.
• Supports Global Category Managers in the development of regional and global sourcing strategies in the Supply Chain categories, such as ocean and air transportation, domestic transportation, 3PL warehousing & processing, etc.
• Develops effective and trusting relationships with Business Partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participates in the development, review, and execution of contracts and ensures compliance with the TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements.
• Performs and delivers sourcing analysis for strategic sourcing events.
• Manages research and analysis to keep abreast of innovations, new products, new sources, price trends, market conditions, etc.
• Participates in Global Category Management planning for assigned categories and contributes to category strategy development activities.
• Develops recommendations for supplier selection to Business Partners in partnership with management.
• Ensures a compliant 'Source-to-Pay' process is in place for all eligible category spend.
• Applies basic negotiation principles and executes negotiations in support of value delivery for assigned categories and projects.
• What you’ll need We seek self-motivated colleagues who can demonstrate their talent and experience to identify, triage, and support the smooth operation of sourcing initiatives.
• You'll work with our finest thought leaders to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcomes.
• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years strategic sourcing, procurement, or related experience.
• Able to independently lead assigned sourcing initiatives with Business Partners.
• Knowledge of RFx requirements including sourcing event structure, supplier selection, RFx criteria, timing, length, type, and complexity of RFI, RFP, and/or e-Auction events.
• Understanding of basic negotiation principles in support of value delivery.
• Able to recommend supplier selections to Business Partners.
• Strong relationship development skills and competency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong command of procurement/ sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite of products.
• Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Ability to recognize trends within spend categories.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Self-motivator with ability to prioritize projects.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.
• Experience with Logistics and/or Supply Chain activities and projects.
• Benefits include Associate discount
• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• health care FSA
• life insurance
• short/long-term disability
• paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave
• incentive programs for management
• auto/home insurance discounts
• tuition reimbursement
• scholarship program
• adoption/surrogacy assistance
• smoking cessation
• child care/cell phone discounts
• pet/legal insurance
• credit union
• referral bonuses.
• All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time.
• Contact your TJX representative for more information.
• In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.
• TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status
• based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state
• TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
• Address: 300 Value Way Location: USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way This position has a starting salary range of $85,600.00 to $109,200.00 per year.
• Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
• This position is eligible for an annual incentive.