Specialist

About the Role

The Indirect Category Management role sits within a sub‑category team and is responsible for creating and developing an industry‑leading professional services category strategy for assigned sub‑categories. It will manage a $300 M+ spend portfolio, driving value creation and performance across procurement, sourcing, supplier relationship management, and digital technology. • Create strategy for sub‑categories and generate pipeline so at least one‑third of spend is sent to market • Establish sourcing goals and acceptable service levels • Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers and vendors • Conduct market research to ensure price competitiveness • Perform spend profiling and analytics • Set negotiation terms for procurement of goods, services, and supplies • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and related data to determine reasonable prices • Evaluate vendors’ capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness • Identify and research suppliers to meet standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability

Key Responsibilities

• ▸strategy development
• ▸sourcing goals
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸market research
• ▸spend analytics
• ▸supplier evaluation

What You Bring

The position requires a minimum of 10‑12 years of indirect category management experience, particularly in professional services strategy, pipeline generation, and RFP execution. Strong stakeholder management, communication skills, and willingness to travel are also essential. • Minimum 10‑12 years experience in indirect category management • Experience developing indirect strategies for professional services and advisory management • Proven track record in pipeline generation and opportunity identification • Expertise in managing RFP processes • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; flexibility to travel

Requirements

• ▸10‑12 yrs
• ▸category management
• ▸professional services
• ▸rfp
• ▸stakeholder mgmt
• ▸travel

Benefits

Carrier offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, flexible schedules, leave policies, professional development programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. The company is committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages employee engagement, and drives innovation. • Competitive health insurance coverage • Flexible schedules and leave policy • Professional development opportunities • Employee Assistance Program for personal goals • Inclusive, diverse workplace fostering innovation

Work Environment

Office Full-Time