Manager, Strategic Category Management Supply Chain

Dollar Tree • Chesapeake, VA • 1w ago

In the position of Category Manager - Supply Chain, you will be responsible category strategy development, strategic sourcing, and supplier management activities for Dollar Tree's transportation, logistics, and DC operations related spend categories. You will work closely with key business leaders to understand their needs and develop comprehensive category strategies that align with their overall business objectives. With the support of strategic sourcing analysts, you will lead the execution of all strategic sourcing and supplier management activities in your categories. A successful Category Manager needs strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, a customer service focus, and a proven track record in procurement with demonstrated category expertise in Supply Chain related spend.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities -

Create and maintain comprehensive category strategies including multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps that align with business objectives and cost savings targets

Foster a strong working relationship with key business stakeholders, executive sponsors, and other partners throughout the organization

Maintain category knowledge and expertise through continued market research and analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities

Proactively identify savings opportunities and uncover insights through analysis of Dollar Tree spend data, knowledge of Dollar Tree's business requirements, and other available category-specific resources

Lead execution of all strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management activities

Manage key preferred supplier partnerships to drive innovation, ongoing cost optimization, risk mitigation, and performance improvements.

Support the growth and development of Category Sourcing Analysts through hands on coaching and mentorship

Identify areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement procedures, processes, and systems

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree (Business or related field)

6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management roles

Demonstrated category expertise and procurement-related experience in Transportation spend areas inclusive of Ocean Freight, Drayage, Dedicated and Non-dedicated Truckload, LTL, and Small Parcel, as well as DC Operations spend such as fork-lifts, material handling equipment, racking, and DC labor-based services

Excellent project management, creative thinking, and analytical skills

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, internally and externally

Demonstrated ability to influence internal stakeholders and build effective partnerships

Team oriented with strong leadership and people skills

Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., Ariba, Zip) and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Procurement

Dollar Tree

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