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Dollar Tree Stores · 7 hours ago

Manager, Strategic Category Management - Professional Services & IT

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Category Manager for Professional Services and IT. This role involves developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading strategic sourcing activities to align with business objectives and drive cost savings.

E-CommerceFamilyFood and BeverageRetailService Industry

Responsibilities

Create and maintain comprehensive category strategies including multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps that align with business objectives and cost savings targets

Foster a strong working relationship with key business stakeholders, executive sponsors, and other partners throughout the organization

Maintain category knowledge and expertise through continued market research and analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities

Proactively identify savings opportunities and uncover insights through analysis of Dollar Tree spend data, knowledge of Dollar Tree’s business requirements, and other available category-specific resources

Lead execution of all strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management activities

Manage key preferred supplier partnerships to drive innovation, ongoing cost optimization, risk mitigation, and performance improvements

Support the growth and development of Category Sourcing Analysts through hands on coaching and mentorship

Identify areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement procedures, processes, and systems

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCategory managementProcurement expertiseAnalytical skillsProcurement softwareProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsInfluencing skillsMS Office SuiteCreative thinkingTeam oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree (Business or related field)

6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management roles

Demonstrated category expertise and procurement-related experience in IT spend areas inclusive of software, hardware, and IT services as well as non-IT professional services

Excellent project management, creative thinking, and analytical skills

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, internally and externally

Demonstrated ability to influence internal stakeholders and build effective partnerships

Team oriented with strong leadership and people skills

Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., Ariba, Zip) and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)