At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

The Associate Category Manager (ACM) will support the Senior Category Manager in leading sourcing, category management, and supplier performance across the full spectrum of Marketing and Sales spend. This includes hands-on involvement with key marketing categories such as media, creative, production, sponsorships, experiential, digital marketing, localization, content creation, research, and Martech. The role may also support Sales categories related to distribution partners and eCommerce operations.

Ideal candidates bring direct experience working within or supporting marketing organizations, with exposure to multiple marketing disciplines and how they connect to business outcomes. Sales operations knowledge—especially within distribution, customer engagement, or digital commerce—is a valuable plus.

The Associate Category Manager plays a critical role in optimizing how the organization invests across marketing and sales. By driving strategic sourcing, elevating supplier performance, and improving operational efficiency, this role directly supports business growth, brand impact, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Category Management

• Support end-to-end category strategies for all major marketing disciplines:
  • Media
  • Creative development and production
  • Sponsorships, partnerships, and experiential activation
  • Localization, transcreation, and content adaptation
  • Digital marketing, social, influencers, and performance marketing
  • Marketing research, insights, and analytics
  • Marketing technology (Martech) platforms and services
• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies, value frameworks, and supplier recommendations.
• Evaluate scopes of work, pricing models, rate cards, and performance-based compensation structures.
• Support cost optimization while protecting creativity, brand consistency, and speed-to-market.

Sales Category Support

• Assist in sourcing and managing suppliers supporting Sales functions including:
  • Support the development and execution of category strategies across Sales categories, including:
  • Distribution and channel partners
  • Call centers, customer service, and customer engagement operations
  • eCommerce support (digital shelf, site operations, fulfillment partners)
  • Retail merchandising, field sales support, and activation services
  • Sales enablement technology and platforms
• Evaluate operating models, staffing requirements, SLA structures, and quality performance.

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management

• Lead or support RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract development.
• Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with brand and commercial priorities.

Supplier & Performance Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions across marketing and sales categories.
• Track performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual commitments.
• Support quarterly business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Analytics, Reporting & Governance

• Prepare dashboards, spend reports, savings tracking, and executive summaries.
• Maintain category documentation, contract files, renewal calendars, and procurement playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, finance requirements, and business processes.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to deliver aligned strategies and smooth project execution.
• Support change management related to procurement processes, supplier transitions, and new operating models.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, marketing operations, category management, or related roles.
• Hands-on and demonstrable experience supporting multiple marketing categories (media, creative, sponsorships, digital, production, or similar).
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Atlanta, Georgia is: $76,700-$105,500.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.

In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.