category leader

Carnival Cruise Line

<div>The Manager, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Planning leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high value, high risk protein categories across North America and Europe. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business partners, recommending sourcing approaches that balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and service ultimately enhancing the guest experience across all brands.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain &ndash; Food &amp; Beverage, this leader manages a team of 2&ndash;5 category managers, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure consistent application of best-in-class procurement practices.
The role is responsible for driving enterprise value by ensuring uninterrupted supply, managing category performance, and leading complex, high impact strategic sourcing initiatives. Success requires strong cross functional collaboration with stakeholders across all North America brands and disciplined engagement with global operating units to capture synergies, cultivate competitive supplier landscapes, and meet value creation and innovation targets. 
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Development of an effective long-term strategic sourcing plan for highly complex categories and projects that create long term value while meeting brand objectives, including value creation, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and innovation. Effective collaboration on strategic sourcing categories and projects within the organization and stakeholders; Developing relationships to become a trusted sourcing partner. Ensuring cross-functional engagement and support of category projects and initiatives. Remains connected to key stakeholders and solicits input from them at appropriate times to stay aligned with the needs of the business, as well as run meetings providing key supplier and product updates and/or address specific needs of key stakeholders.</li><li>
Apply spend category management best practices, tools and techniques in the development and implementation of an integrated strategic sourcing strategy to assesses the overall opportunity within the categories for projects. Serving as a subject matter expert on strategic sourcing categories with the stakeholders and fostering effective relationships.</li><li>
Maintain focus on project timelines and deliverables to ensure business goals and objectives are met. Strong partnership with Finance team to accurately forecast impacts of category strategy, including scenario modelling. Manages annual initiative plan by creating realistic timelines and meeting contracting deadlines, communicates initiative status</li><li>
Provide oversight, performance manage, coach, and develop highly skilled team of 2-5 category leaders able to drive strategic approaches and cultivate their own strong business relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>
Researching best practices and conducting baseline due diligence to best understand opportunities for savings, reducing TCO, improve efficiencies, quality improvement and service of the sourcing teams. Lead supplier qualification, segmentation and certification programs. Well informed about commodity markets and uses information to report trends, pricing fluctuations, provides forecast detail and product cost shifts to brands</li><li>
Effective supplier relationship management; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback. Providing and reviewing score cards to improve supplier results. Developing early supplier involvement to ensure suppliers are utilized to their full capabilities and proactively providing input to provide low cost, efficient, and quality goods and services. Effectively influencing change and buy-in across the stakeholder group and leadership. Oversees portfolio of contracts, builds and maintains supplier relationships, holds suppliers accountable to deliver contractual requirements</li><li>
Implement gold-standard contracts across strategic supplier base. Negotiate strategic supplier contracts, develop innovative pricing models and agreements to deliver value to brands. Leads supplier negotiations, manages RFP/RFQs, utilizes 7-step sourcing process where applicable, and development and execution of category strategy</li></ul> 
Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>
Scope: Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of high‑value, high‑risk protein sourcing categories across North America and Europe, with direct impact on multiple brands and global operating units. Owns complex, enterprise‑wide category strategies encompassing value creation, supply continuity, innovation, risk mitigation, and service performance. Accountable for a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts, negotiation outcomes, and supplier performance across a diverse, global supplier base. Manages and develops a team of 2&ndash;5 category managers, ensuring consistent application of best‑in‑class sourcing and procurement practices. Serves as a trusted advisory partner to senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Food &amp; Beverage, and brand leadership.</li><li>
Problem solving: Addresses high‑complexity sourcing challenges involving volatile commodity markets, supply risk, and competing brand objectives through data‑driven analysis and scenario modeling. Anticipates and mitigates supply and cost risks by leveraging market intelligence, forecasting price fluctuations, and developing contingency strategies. Solves ambiguous, enterprise‑level problems by applying structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7‑step sourcing process) while adapting approaches to business realities. Balances short‑term business pressures with long‑term strategic outcomes, making informed trade‑offs to protect supply continuity and value creation. Drives continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, introducing best practices, and challenging traditional sourcing approaches to achieve better outcomes.</li><li>
Impact: Drives enterprise value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives that improve total cost of ownership, secure uninterrupted supply, and support brand‑specific objectives. Directly influences guest experience and brand performance by balancing cost, quality, service levels, and innovation within protein categories critical to operations. Delivers measurable financial outcomes via strategic negotiations, innovative pricing models, and disciplined forecasting in partnership with Finance. Enhances organizational capability by building a competitive, resilient supplier landscape, leveraging supplier segmentation, certification, and performance scorecards. Enables cross‑brand and global synergies, aligning regional and global sourcing efforts to maximize scale, reduce risk, and standardize contract frameworks.</li><li>
Leadership: Provides people leadership and coaching to a high‑performing team of category leaders, building depth in strategic thinking, business acumen, and stakeholder influence. Establishes clear expectations, performance standards, and development plans, ensuring accountability for results and professional growth. Leads through cross‑functional influence rather than authority, aligning diverse stakeholder interests and securing buy‑in for complex sourcing initiatives. Models disciplined execution, effective communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement, reinforcing trust and credibility across the business. Acts as a change leader, guiding teams and partners through evolving market conditions, supplier dynamics, and operational priorities.</li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
BS/BA in relevant field or equivalent years&rsquo; experience with education in supply chain, business, economics, or related field highly desired / MBA is a plus</li><li>
CPSM or CPM, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent Master of specific categories and/or ability to develop knowledge of new categories</li><li>
Master negotiation skills and solid business judgement</li><li>
Master leadership and organization management skills</li><li>
Courage and conviction to hold suppliers and distributors accountable during challenging times, events, or periods of change</li><li>
Master technical sourcing process knowledge</li><li>
Ability to conduct analysis required during a sourcing initiative</li><li>
Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers</li><li>
Ability to perform analysis and interpret results into actional steps</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities at once</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and process orientation</li><li>
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Strong people management skills: clear expectations/feedback, consistent coaching, and development. Ability to effectively lead in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple priorities. Identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively</li><li>
Well-developed influencing skills and stakeholder management. Experience with supplier relationship management.</li><li>
7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and/or category management</li><li>
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li><li>
Experience with sourcing tools (Ariba, Coupa, CrunchTime, MXP)</li><li>
Category level commodity sourcing experience</li></ul> 
Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. 
This position is classified as &ldquo;in-office.&rdquo; As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival&rsquo;s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:<ul><li>
Health Benefits:<ul><li>
Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources</li><li>
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage</li></ul></li><li>
Financial Benefits:<ul><li>
401(k) plan that includes a company match</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase plan</li></ul></li><li>
Paid Time Off<ul><li>
Holidays &ndash; All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee&rsquo;s discretion.</li><li>
Vacation Time &ndash; All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.</li><li>
Sick Time &ndash; All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.</li></ul></li><li>
Other Benefits<ul><li>
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends</li><li>
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement</li><li>
On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus</li></ul></li></ul> 
#Corp
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-LS1<div>
<div><div><div><div>About Us
Carnival Corporation &amp; plc is the world&rsquo;s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. 
 
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
<div></div>In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
<div></div>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
<div>https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf</div>
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf</div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Planning -Proteins

Carnival Corporation

<div>
 The Manager, Strategic Sourcing &amp; Planning leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high value, high risk protein categories across North America and Europe. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business partners, recommending sourcing approaches that balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and service ultimately enhancing the guest experience across all brands.
 
 
 Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain &ndash; Food &amp; Beverage, this leader manages a team of 2&ndash;5 category managers, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure consistent application of best-in-class procurement practices.
 
 
 The role is responsible for driving enterprise value by ensuring uninterrupted supply, managing category performance, and leading complex, high impact strategic sourcing initiatives. Success requires strong cross functional collaboration with stakeholders across all North America brands and disciplined engagement with global operating units to capture synergies, cultivate competitive supplier landscapes, and meet value creation and innovation targets.
 
 
 
 Essential Functions:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Development of an effective long-term strategic sourcing plan for highly complex categories and projects that create long term value while meeting brand objectives, including value creation, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and innovation. Effective collaboration on strategic sourcing categories and projects within the organization and stakeholders; Developing relationships to become a trusted sourcing partner. Ensuring cross-functional engagement and support of category projects and initiatives. Remains connected to key stakeholders and solicits input from them at appropriate times to stay aligned with the needs of the business, as well as run meetings providing key supplier and product updates and/or address specific needs of key stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Apply spend category management best practices, tools and techniques in the development and implementation of an integrated strategic sourcing strategy to assesses the overall opportunity within the categories for projects. Serving as a subject matter expert on strategic sourcing categories with the stakeholders and fostering effective relationships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain focus on project timelines and deliverables to ensure business goals and objectives are met. Strong partnership with Finance team to accurately forecast impacts of category strategy, including scenario modelling. Manages annual initiative plan by creating realistic timelines and meeting contracting deadlines, communicates initiative status
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide oversight, performance manage, coach, and develop highly skilled team of 2-5 category leaders able to drive strategic approaches and cultivate their own strong business relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Researching best practices and conducting baseline due diligence to best understand opportunities for savings, reducing TCO, improve efficiencies, quality improvement and service of the sourcing teams. Lead supplier qualification, segmentation and certification programs. Well informed about commodity markets and uses information to report trends, pricing fluctuations, provides forecast detail and product cost shifts to brands
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective supplier relationship management; leveraging data, metrics, and internal feedback. Providing and reviewing score cards to improve supplier results. Developing early supplier involvement to ensure suppliers are utilized to their full capabilities and proactively providing input to provide low cost, efficient, and quality goods and services. Effectively influencing change and buy-in across the stakeholder group and leadership. Oversees portfolio of contracts, builds and maintains supplier relationships, holds suppliers accountable to deliver contractual requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement gold-standard contracts across strategic supplier base. Negotiate strategic supplier contracts, develop innovative pricing models and agreements to deliver value to brands. Leads supplier negotiations, manages RFP/RFQs, utilizes 7-step sourcing process where applicable, and development and execution of category strategy
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Scope: Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of high‑value, high‑risk protein sourcing categories across North America and Europe, with direct impact on multiple brands and global operating units. Owns complex, enterprise‑wide category strategies encompassing value creation, supply continuity, innovation, risk mitigation, and service performance. Accountable for a portfolio of strategic supplier contracts, negotiation outcomes, and supplier performance across a diverse, global supplier base. Manages and develops a team of 2&ndash;5 category managers, ensuring consistent application of best‑in‑class sourcing and procurement practices. Serves as a trusted advisory partner to senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Food &amp; Beverage, and brand leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving: Addresses high‑complexity sourcing challenges involving volatile commodity markets, supply risk, and competing brand objectives through data‑driven analysis and scenario modeling. Anticipates and mitigates supply and cost risks by leveraging market intelligence, forecasting price fluctuations, and developing contingency strategies. Solves ambiguous, enterprise‑level problems by applying structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7‑step sourcing process) while adapting approaches to business realities. Balances short‑term business pressures with long‑term strategic outcomes, making informed trade‑offs to protect supply continuity and value creation. Drives continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, introducing best practices, and challenging traditional sourcing approaches to achieve better outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Impact: Drives enterprise value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives that improve total cost of ownership, secure uninterrupted supply, and support brand‑specific objectives. Directly influences guest experience and brand performance by balancing cost, quality, service levels, and innovation within protein categories critical to operations. Delivers measurable financial outcomes via strategic negotiations, innovative pricing models, and disciplined forecasting in partnership with Finance. Enhances organizational capability by building a competitive, resilient supplier landscape, leveraging supplier segmentation, certification, and performance scorecards. Enables cross‑brand and global synergies, aligning regional and global sourcing efforts to maximize scale, reduce risk, and standardize contract frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leadership: Provides people leadership and coaching to a high‑performing team of category leaders, building depth in strategic thinking, business acumen, and stakeholder influence. Establishes clear expectations, performance standards, and development plans, ensuring accountability for results and professional growth. Leads through cross‑functional influence rather than authority, aligning diverse stakeholder interests and securing buy‑in for complex sourcing initiatives. Models disciplined execution, effective communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement, reinforcing trust and credibility across the business. Acts as a change leader, guiding teams and partners through evolving market conditions, supplier dynamics, and operational priorities.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BS/BA in relevant field or equivalent years&rsquo; experience with education in supply chain, business, economics, or related field highly desired / MBA is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 CPSM or CPM, Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent Master of specific categories and/or ability to develop knowledge of new categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Master negotiation skills and solid business judgement
 </li>
 <li>
 Master leadership and organization management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Courage and conviction to hold suppliers and distributors accountable during challenging times, events, or periods of change
 </li>
 <li>
 Master technical sourcing process knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to conduct analysis required during a sourcing initiative
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to perform analysis and interpret results into actional steps
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities at once
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong attention to detail and process orientation
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong people management skills: clear expectations/feedback, consistent coaching, and development. Ability to effectively lead in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple priorities. Identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively
 </li>
 <li>
 Well-developed influencing skills and stakeholder management. Experience with supplier relationship management.
 </li>
 <li>
 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, supply chain, and/or category management
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with sourcing tools (Ariba, Coupa, CrunchTime, MXP)
 </li>
 <li>
 Category level commodity sourcing experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely
 
 
 Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
 
 
 Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
 
 
 This position is classified as &ldquo;in-office.&rdquo; As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
 
 
 Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
 
 
 At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival&rsquo;s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Health Benefits:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
 </li>
 <li>
 Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Financial Benefits:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 401(k) plan that includes a company match
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Stock Purchase plan
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Paid Time Off
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Holidays &ndash; All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee&rsquo;s discretion.
 </li>
 <li>
 Vacation Time &ndash; All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sick Time &ndash; All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Other Benefits
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
 </li>
 <li>
 On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 #Corp
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Carnival Corporation &amp; plc is the world&rsquo;s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
 
 
 Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
 
 
 In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
 
 
 Carnival Corporation &amp; plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
 
 
 https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
 
 
 https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
 
 
</div>

noon

<div>
 
 
 About noon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 noon, the region&rsquo;s leading consumer commerce platform, launched its marketplace in Saudi
 
 
 Arabia and the UAE on December 12, 2017, and expanded to Egypt in February 2019. We now
 
 
 serve millions of customers across the GCC.
 
 
 
 
 
 Today, the noon ecosystem spans marketplaces for food delivery, quick commerce, fintech, and
 
 
 fashion.
 
 
 
 
 
 noon is a work in progress - a few years in, and only 5% done.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our mission: Every door, every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We at noon are looking for talented Category leaders to be part of the team, who have the right
 
 
 attitude to lead the P&amp;L for the category and ensure the necessary growth through a well
 
 
 planned and executed strategy.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Support with the development of the overall category roadmap &amp; vision; identify the right
 
 
 growth levers to scale categories exponentially. Directly responsible for achieving the
 
 
 revenue, P&amp;L, CR targets for the category.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Proven track record in expanding Assortment, inventory planning &amp; driving price
 
 
 leadership, key partnerships, on-time launches, and monetization.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Ensure best-in-class customer experience through compelling category assortment,
 
 
 strong site merchandising, world-class PDP- s, inspiring content, and excellent
 
 
 knowledge of consumer journeys for your category.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Develop a deep and long-standing relationship with sellers/brands to identify and
 
 
 address gaps in their offerings, increase their engagement in campaigns, and increase
 
 
 adoption of noon tools/platforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Attend seller feedback, challenges, and needs and partner with cross-functional teams
 
 
 (e.g., product, site operations, seller support, etc.) to continuously improve the platform
 
 
 and experience and drive relationships from the strategic to the tactical.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Drive cross-functional actions and deliver results by partnering closely with teams such
 
 
 as product, marketing, ops, customer service, legal, seller teams to deliver the best
 
 
 shopping experience. Experience in project ownership and using customer data to
 
 
 identify and prioritize opportunities.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Stay up-to-date with regional competitors and global business trends, reviewing critical
 
 
 information as it becomes available and innovating the product offering which will help
 
 
 shape the category on the platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Leading and developing talent: Manage, coach, and train a team of high-performing
 
 
 account managers &amp; BDE's that continuously exceeds their goals and wins together.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll need:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Management or a similar field
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Strong bias for action &amp; resourcefulness is paramount noon is growing at a very rapid pace &amp;
 
 
 you need to be delivering meaningful measurable results by overcoming broad constraints all
 
 
 the time
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Strong data analysis skills with querying languages: SQL, R, Python, etc. Advanced
 
 
 Knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 ● Stakeholder Management Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who will excel?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re searching for problem solvers, people who operate with a bias for action and have a deep
 
 
 understanding of the importance of resourcefulness over reliance.
 
 
 
 
 
 Candor is our only default. Demanding unequivocal high standards should be non-negotiable
 
 
 because quality matters. We want people who are radically candid, cohorts who commit to
 
 
 settling for nothing but the best - in hiring, in accepting work from colleagues, and in your own
 
 
 work.
 
 
 
 
 
 Ours is not an easy mission, but it is a meaningful one. Every hire must actively raise the bar of
 
 
 talent in the company to help us reach our vision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Is this you?
 
 
</div>

Category Manager, Mobiles

Homzmart

<div>Company Description 
Homzmart is an end to end community that connects home professionals with homeowners who can browse home designs, furniture, accessories and products and also can find reviews, referring professionals, take advice from professionals and read articles about home improvement. 
Job Description<ul><li> 
Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category</li><li>
Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category</li><li>
Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products</li><li>
Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff</li><li>
Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services</li><li>
Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels</li><li>
Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand</li><li>
Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising</li><li>
Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories</li><li>
Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory</li><li>
Managing budget development and revenue for the category</li><li>
Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
A minimum of 4&ndash;5 years of strong category management experience is required E-commerce experience is a must</li><li>
Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles</li><li>
Ability to analyse and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data</li><li>
An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends</li><li>
Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company</li><li>
An analytical mind with strategic ability</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office</li></ul></div>

Category Manager

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 
 Homzmart
 
 is an end to end community that connects home professionals with homeowners who can browse home designs, furniture, accessories and products and also can find reviews, referring professionals, take advice from professionals and read articles about home improvement.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category
 </li>
 <li>
 Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
 </li>
 <li>
 Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
 </li>
 <li>
 Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
 </li>
 <li>
 Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
 </li>
 <li>
 Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
 </li>
 <li>
 Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing budget development and revenue for the category
 </li>
 <li>
 Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A minimum of 4&ndash;5 years of strong category management experience is required E-commerce experience is a must
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to analyse and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
 </li>
 <li>
 An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
 </li>
 <li>
 An analytical mind with strategic ability
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in MS Office
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific

<div>Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description<div>
Lead Global Impact Where Procurement Meets Marketing Strategy 
Are you a strategic procurement leader who thrives at the intersection of brand, innovation, and commercial impact? Do you bring marketing or commercial category experience and want to shape global sourcing strategies that directly influence how a world-class organization goes to market?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we don&rsquo;t just source&mdash;we enable innovation at scale. We&rsquo;re looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement &ndash; Marketing Category to own and transform complex, global categories while partnering closely with Marketing, R&amp;D, Operations, and Business Leaders across the enterprise.<div></div>
Why This Role Is Different
This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity where your ability to think like a marketer, negotiate like a strategist, and lead like a business owner will make a measurable global impact.
You will:<ul><li>
Own multi-year global category strategies across multiple divisions and geographies</li><li>
Influence brand, agency, media, digital, and commercial spend strategies (depending on category scope)</li><li>
Drive cost optimization without compromising quality, innovation, or speed to market</li><li>
Lead and develop a global category team, building capability and future leaders</li><li>
Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders&mdash;influencing without authority</li></ul><div></div>
What You&rsquo;ll Be Responsible For<ul><li>
Designing and executing 3&ndash;5 year global sourcing strategies using AQSCIR (Assurance, Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, Regulatory)</li><li>
Translating business, marketing, and financial objectives into sourcing strategies that deliver results</li><li>
Leveraging market intelligence and predictive analytics to mitigate risk and unlock value</li><li>
Leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives: RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance</li><li>
Driving supplier consolidation, innovation, sustainability, and diversity</li><li>
Championing digital procurement tools (eSourcing, Spend Visibility, P2P)</li><li>
Demonstrating year-over-year and total cost of ownership improvements</li></ul><div></div>
Who You Are
You&rsquo;re a senior procurement leader who understands that categories like marketing, commercial, and professional services. Requires strong storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and strategic influence.
You bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Graduate degree preferred</li><li>
5-7 years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience in a large, matrixed organization</li><li>
Deep category expertise (7+ years) with marketing, commercial, or complex services experience strongly valued</li><li>
3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams</li><li>
Strong negotiation, executive presence, and presentation skills</li><li>
Comfort navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisions</li><li>
A collaborative mindset and the ability to partner across all levels of the business</li><li>
International experience is a plus</li></ul><div></div>
Important Role Details
LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based in one of two sites 
Site Options: Morrisville, NC or Pittsburgh, PA<ul><li>
Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.</li><li>
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s In It for You<ul><li>
Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonus</li><li>
Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits</li><li>
Career growth within a global, innovation-driven organization</li><li>
A culture built on Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation</li></ul><div></div>
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific
When you join Thermo Fisher, you&rsquo;re not just advancing your career&mdash;you&rsquo;re helping enable discoveries that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
If you&rsquo;re ready to bring your procurement expertise and marketing mindset together in a role that truly matters, we want to hear from you.</div></div>

Sr Procurement Manager - Marketing/Sales Category

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