Global Category Manager at Grainger Businesses

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

168900.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Procurement, Global Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Management, Market Intelligence, Spend Analysis, Cost Reduction, Financial Modeling, Supplier Performance Monitoring, Risk Management, Operational Management, Industry Assessment, eSourcing, Contract Execution

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 322688 About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $101,300.00 to $168,900.00. Rewards and Benefits: With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position Details: As Global Category Manager, with a focus on category spend in US, Canada, and Mexico, you will lead strategic and complex procurement sourcing activities. You will develop and lead global sourcing strategy to deliver optimal level of service and results through planning, business need, industry assessment, strategy definition, execution, supplier selection, transactional planning and contracting. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Category Management. You will report to the Senior Manager, Category Manager. This is a hybrid role that is onsite in Lake Forest 3 days a week. You Will: Define, develop and implement sourcing global strategies for managed categories, consistent with goals Lead the global sourcing process including eSourcing RFI/RFP/RFX, negotiations, and contract execution with selected suppliers Align with senior leaders and partners to develop short-term and long-term category goals and pipeline opportunities, while offering solutions to achieve our goals Monitor the supplier market and identify opportunities and industry trends; use market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing. Prioritize and conduct spend and savings analysis Manage initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to partners Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance following contract obligations, SLA's, KPI's, and metrics to maximize compliance and avoid issues Forecast Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for proposed solutions Adhere to cost reduction and savings goals and develope financial models for category spend Ensure adherence to Company processes and procedures You Have: 3+ years of experience in sourcing in the indirect procurement space Experience in global category management and strategic sourcing including advanced contract T&C's Experience in negotiation and best in class practices to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial and risk Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (CPM, CPSM, APICS) would be advantageous We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Responsibilities

As a Global Category Manager, you will lead strategic procurement sourcing activities and develop global sourcing strategies. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure adherence to company processes and procedures.