Hiring: Global Category Manager - Indirect Company: Excelitas Technologies Corp. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:13:29 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management, SAP About the job Experience: •At least 10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in a global environment. •Proven success in category management, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional leadership. •Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills. •Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. •This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) Required Skills: •Lead the development and execution of global category strategies based on market intelligence, business needs, and supplier capabilities •Conduct detailed spend analysis, supply market assessments, and risk evaluations to provide best source of supply based on holistic review of supply options •Responsibility for supplier selection using robust evaluation and selection process to provide best total cost of supply to our facilities and enabling optimal service to our end customers •Lead complex negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and innovation opportunities •Accountable for supplier performance against various performance measures including quality, total cost, delivery and responsiveness •Providing escalation route for non-strategic suppliers through the wider procurement teams •Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies to support our customers •Facilitate cross-functional sourcing teams and lead strategic sourcing events from RFI through to implementation Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!