Job Description

Category Manager – Logistics/ Supply Chain, Third Party Logistics

What you’ll discover

• Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities
• Global Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and India
• Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment

What you’ll do

The TJX Global Sourcing and Procurement (GS&P) organization is a trusted partner to our myriad of business functions. As a Category Manager, you’ll act as a trusted business partner to the assigned category groups, collaborating on the development and execution of sourcing events and negotiation strategies for relevant areas of spend. You will partner with relevant business functions to apply best in class sourcing processes and demonstrate your knowledge of our off-price business model through the guidance you offer during the end-to-end sourcing process.

You are a trusted partner who provides value to your business partners through your sourcing expertise and industry knowledge. You’ll be recognized as someone who drives strategy, cost improvement, and develops strong relationships across TJX.

• Partners with Senior Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events that are high complexity across all assigned categories: Third Party Logistics - Processing and Warehousing services in TJX Service Centers and Consolidation Centers, plus outbound transportation to stores.
• Leads strategy development and project execution for assigned events in Logistics and Supply chain categories, including sourcing administration and event support.
• Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open, and competitive sourcing process.
• Leads cross-functional teams in the execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies.
• Collaborates with Business Partners to drive value for the business while maintaining high quality service standards. Builds trust with key Business Partners to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Responsible for Business Partner relationship management including senior leaders.
• Participates in the development and execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to the TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements.
• Develops negotiation strategy and conducts negotiations.
• Actively participates in Global Category Management Teams for assigned categories establishing solid partnerships with our global peers and colleagues.
• Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management.
• Supports supplier relationship management programs.
• Ensures, in partnership with Global Procurement Operations, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend.
• Monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics.
• Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design.
• Manages associates and develops them for future growth.

What you’ll need

We seek self-motivated colleagues who can demonstrate their talent and experience to identify, triage, and support the smooth operation of sourcing initiatives. You'll work with our finest thought leaders to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement.
• Preferred candidates will have category specific experience or knowledge in Logistics (particularly Third Party Logistics) and Supply Chain.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong command of procurement/ sourcing systems and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship development skills when interacting with associates, colleagues, leaders, Business Partners and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze data related to spend, supplier performance, and market trends. Ability to recognize trends within spend categories.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed management, training and development skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business or related field
• Minimum 5 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience; 1+ years managerial experience a plus.
• Preference for candidates with experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.

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