The Nuclear Company
Sr. Category Manager (Indirect/Corporate)
Washington, DC · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$151k-$176kDetected 47 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainProcurementERPContract ManagementCollaboration
About the role
- Categories may include areas such as IT, professional services, marketing, workplace, and other corporate spend, and will adapt as organizational needs evolve.
- This role is accountable for delivering measurable value, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and improved supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders to develop and evolve category strategies for assigned indirect spend areas, aligned to business priorities
- Lead structured sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations) in collaboration with stakeholders
- Support and advise on commercial negotiations, pricing structures, and contract terms to achieve best value outcomes
- Collaborate with stakeholders to shape sourcing approaches that align business needs with market capabilities
- Adapt level of engagement based on stakeholder needs, ranging from advisory support to leading sourcing activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (equivalent experience can be taken into consideration)
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with a focus on indirect spend
Nice to have
- Experience supporting indirect categories such as IT, professional services, marketing, or workplace spend
- Experience operating in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment with shared ownership of decisions
- Experience leveraging GPOs and managing multi-supplier ecosystems
- Exposure to high-growth or scaling organizations, with evolving processes and priorities
- Experience balancing stakeholder needs with commercial outcomes in sourcing decisions
- Familiarity with ERP-enabled procurement or guided buying environments
- Influence and guide adoption of preferred suppliers and purchasing channels and pathways through data, insights, and user-friendly processes
Compensation
- Estimated Starting Salary Range
- The estimated starting salary range for this role is $151,000 - $176,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control
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