Senior Manager – Category Management

EverCommerce

Senior Manager leading procurement sourcing activities and managing the Category Management Team at EverCommerce. Aimed at delivering sourcing, supplier management, and contract management initiatives.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, with a focus on supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Proven ability to lead teams, develop procurement strategies, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders to drive business value.

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Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsContract ManagementPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisMarket ResearchData AnalysisProcurement Best PracticesPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCollaborationCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Coupa Procurement SystemSourcing ToolsContract Lifecycle Management PlatformsSpend Analytics Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPSDPMP

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTotal Cost of OwnershipSupplier PerformanceGovernance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of category management and strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including enterprise software and tools, to achieve procurement objectives, mitigate risk, and optimize total cost of ownership
Partner closely with the Head of Procure to Pay and procurement leadership to develop and execute enterprise category strategies aligned with business priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by translating business objectives into sourcing and supplier strategies that improve value, reduce risk, and enable growth
Present sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Coach, mentor, and develop category management team members through performance management, training, and career development
Apply current market intelligence and procurement best practices to strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract management activities
Identify and execute opportunities that optimize total cost of ownership, improve supplier performance, reduce risk, increase operational efficiency and deliver measurable business value
Support annual budgeting and financial planning activities for assigned categories while managing expenditures within approved budgets
Monitor supplier and category performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans where appropriate
Lead negotiations for supplier agreements and contract renewals within delegated authority, partnering with business stakeholders, leadership and Legal on strategic agreements
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to improve performance, innovation, and service delivery
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions support operational and business objectives
Promote consistent procurement processes, category management methodologies, and knowledge sharing across the procurement organization
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and company standards
Perform core people leadership responsibilities including workforce planning, assigning work, hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, employee development, and addressing performance concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field
Master's degree and/or CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar professional certification preferred
7–10 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or category management experience, including at least 3 years of people leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading category management and strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable business value
Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, and market research
Proven ability to analyze complex data and market intelligence to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support sound business decisions
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills with cross-functional business partners and external suppliers
Experience developing and coaching procurement professionals while fostering a high-performance team environment
Working knowledge of Coupa procurement system, sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management platforms, data driven reporting and spend analytics solutions
Strong communication, project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work where/how you want within your country of employment – in-office, remote, or hybrid
Day 1 access to a robust health and wellness benefits, including an annual wellness stipend
401k with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting
Flexible and generous (FTO) time-off
Employee Stock Purchase Program