Senior Category Manager

Expand your career possibilities.Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe’s. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you’re interested in below, we encourage you to apply!Find Your Home to More Possibilities.Your ImpactThe primary purpose of this role is to lead the planning, development and execution of category plan strategies for a portfolio of Lowe's indirect spend. This position works with internal business partners to align sourcing initiatives and activities to the business goals and objectives. The position will direct the sourcing team resources and engage key cross functional stakeholders on execution of category plans including sourcing execution, contract negotiation, market intelligence and analytics, and supplier management.What you will doDevelops short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategy of overall Category PlansBuilds and maintains key relationships with internal business customers, legal and finance partners at the director levelDirects and assigns sourcing resources to continually update and execute against Category PlanSets category strategies, goals and KPIs to optimize spend, reduce risk and improve supplier performanceInfluences business partner strategy and decision making through market intel and data insightsProvides leadership, coaching, training and development of sourcing professionalsCreates consistent sourcing and RFP standards for outcomes and deliverable across the business teamsDrives ongoing review of Spend Under Management to maximize sourcing impact to the businessDevelops and presents impactful presentations influencing business strategies and decision makingDevelops and implements supplier segmentation and supplier management strategies for key suppliersProactively identifies industry insights and new supplier capabilities to leapfrog the competition, build supply chain resilience, and manage market and supplier risksRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree BA/BS and 5-7 Years Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or science plus 7 years of experience7+ years business experience5+ years sourcing experienceExperience directly or indirectly leading teamsNegotiating complex contractsExperience owning/developing complex project plans including strategy developmentExperience managing cross-functional project teams and resourcesExpert level PowerPoint and presentation skillsPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree MBA, JD, MS, MEConflict management, relationship building and coaching developing sourcing talentAbout Lowe’sLowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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