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Posting Notes: 400 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752
Category Manager (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
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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 these 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.
- Supports Senior Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events that are high complexity across all assigned categories including sourcing administration and event support. Leads project execution for assigned events. Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process.
- Supports Senior Category Managers in the development of their regional and global sourcing strategies that are high complexity across the following categories: international supply chain, ocean freight, origin and order management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, etc. Leads strategy development for assigned events.
- 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 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
- Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement.
- Knowledge of the Supply Chain industry as well as experience in international supply chain, ocean freight, origin and order management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, etc.
- 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.
- Preference for candidates with experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers.
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.
This position has a starting salary range of $99,600 to $129,600 per year.
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.
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Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job. When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: 400 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752