Indirect Category Lead

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Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the Category team, the Indirect Category Lead is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies that ensure a competitive, resilient, and high-performing supply base aligned with Laborie's business objectives. This role owns the strategic management of assigned categories (e.g., IT, MRO, professional services, facilities, or other indirect spend areas) including supplier portfolio optimization, sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, contract management, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership.

As a strategic business partner, the Category Lead collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to align sourcing decisions with business priorities, accelerate innovation, improve supply continuity, and deliver sustainable value across the enterprise.

About the Role:

• Develop and execute global multi-year indirect category sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, operational requirements, and corporate procurement objectives. • Conduct market intelligence, supplier assessments, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, emerging risks, and industry trends. • Build and maintain category roadmaps focused on cost optimization, supplier innovation, business continuity, sustainability, and risk mitigation. • Lead indirect category strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier identification, market assessments, RFI, RFQ, and RFP development, supplier evaluation, and selection processes. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of sourcing strategies and continuity of indirect services. • Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, quality, innovation, responsiveness, and total value. • Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, including Quarterly Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews. • Lead complex commercial negotiations involving pricing, contractual terms, intellectual property protection, service levels, and long-term strategic agreements. • Develop negotiation strategies and negotiation plans aligned with organizational objectives. • Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and productivity initiatives.