Senior Director of Procurement – Enterprise Transformation, Productivity Analytics
Stryker
Global Senior Category Manager
Bel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Support the development and execution of the global category vision and growth strategy, collaborating with regional and local teams.
- Lead and coordinate strategic category initiatives, including innovation launches, portfolio optimization, and best practice sharing across markets.
- Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making.
- Partner with marketing, sales, and R&D to drive category growth projects from ideation to execution.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and business cases to senior management and external partners.
- Track performance metrics, report on progress, and recommend course corrections as needed.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement within the global category team.
- Embody the Bel Leadership competencies: drive and accelerate transformation, demonstrate agility, dare to innovate, unconditional collaboration, unleash & develop talents.
Requirements
- Proven experience in category management, marketing, or commercial roles within FMCG or a related sector: 7+ years
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrix and multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to influence and drive results across functions and geographies.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
Benefits
- Bonus Opportunity: 23%
- 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One
- PTO days and more
- Hybrid work schedule in Chicago
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
category managementmarketingcommercial rolesdata analysisstrategic thinkingperformance metricsportfolio optimizationinnovation launchesconsumer insightscompetitive intelligence
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunicationstakeholder managementleadershipinfluencecollaborationagilitycontinuous improvementpresentation skillsdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree
