Talentvis Hiring! Full Time Category Director in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

As the Global Procurement Director, you will take absolute ownership of the global category management function and team. You will drive long-term supply base development, lead executive-level supplier negotiations, and build a high-performing sourcing team. Operating at a strategic, cross-functional level, you will align supplier capability, scalability, and flexibility with demanding business and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and execute the global category strategy and long-term supplier base development
• Build, mentor, and elevate a high-performing, agile global sourcing and category management team
• Lead supplier identification, strict qualification frameworks, and rigorous performance management globally
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting supplier cost reduction, lead time compression, and inventory optimization
• Architect and implement strategic supplier stocking and supply programs to mitigate cross-border supply chain risks
• Partner seamlessly with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Materials, SQE, NPI, Engineering, and Operations
• Establish, track, and report on global category KPIs spanning supplier performance, supply continuity, quality, and delivery

Requirements:

• In-depth, proven experience in category management is strictly required.
• Deep background operating within high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) or engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing structures.
• Solid footprint in complex sectors like electro-mechanical assembly, medical devices, aerospace, defense, or industrial equipment.
• Exceptional track record in high-stakes supplier negotiation, structural cost-out initiatives, and supplier qualification.
• Strong people leadership capabilities with a history of leading regional or global teams and managing senior stakeholders across diverse cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. APICS / CPIM certification is a highly valued advantage.