Associate Director – Category Manager
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $116,350 - $210,325 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of senior Category Managers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Establish, track, and report KPIs across the category management function
- Oversee category management activities, including market research, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation
- Identify and manage strategic relationships with Leidos’ key partners and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, production planning, contracts, and program teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives
- Develop and implement strategies for supply chain security, counterfeit parts prevention, and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., AS6500, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act)
- Function as a subject matter expert on market dynamics, supplier trends, and potential solutions using industry-standard practices and modeling tools
- Publish whitepapers, briefings, and executive-level reports on key categories and industry trends
- Regularly deliver presentations to senior executives and participate in new business proposal activities
- Support supply chain risk management, obsolescence mitigation strategies, and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Manage specialized categories, including Human Resource Talent Acquisition (temporary labor), ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience (Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field)
- Minimum 4 years of experience supervising, leading teams, or managing projects
- Proven experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a global or federal contracting environment
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, make recommendations, and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences
- Must be able to travel occasionally
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
category managementmarket researchsupplier selectioncontract negotiationrisk mitigationsourcing strategiesdata analysissupply chain securitycomplianceprocess improvement
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationaccountabilitycommunicationpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam managementstakeholder engagement