Global Category Manager

Aston Carter is seeking a 3 Global Category Managers on a REMOTE basis - Responsible for Facilities, Professional Services, and IT departments. Description: A global category manager is responsible for managing a specific category of products or services across multiple countries or regions: Developing strategies Create and execute strategies for the category, including sourcing plans, negotiation strategies, and cost models Managing supplier relationships Lead negotiations with suppliers, and manage complex multi-year supplier relationships Analyzing market conditions Research and analyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability and industry trends Driving cost savings Implement cost-saving measures, such as preferred supplier programs and effective T&C structures Collaborating with other departments Work closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, and sustainability Report on KPIs, project statuses, and market changes to internal stakeholders Identifying opportunities Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes Reviewing contracts Review key agreements and contracts to protect the company's interests About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.