Director, Category Management
MassMutual
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $141,300 - $185,400 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide enterprise-level leadership to Category Managers
- Support strategic direction, establishing long-term priorities while building talent
- Advance category management maturity by creating standards, frameworks, and continuous-improvement practices across Procurement
- Develop and execute category and supplier strategies to improve competitiveness
- Oversee sourcing processes to maximize organizational value, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier ecosystems
- Serve as relationship owner for strategic suppliers
- Ensure enterprise alignment, partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams
- Champion cross-functional initiatives aimed at transformation, efficiency, and operational excellence
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives, managing complex portfolios, and influencing enterprise-level decision-making
- 5 + years people management experience
- 4+ years of Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years leading a Procurement team and/or function in financial services or similar industry/environment
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of how effective category management relates to company results
- Strong influence skills to encourage leaders from across MassMutual towards positive supplier relationships and results delivery
- Prior working experience in supplier management activities including performance management (SLAs, KPIs), relationship management, contracting and risk management
- Experience negotiating agreements and managing complex vendor/client relationships
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
category managementsourcing processessupplier managementperformance managementcontractingrisk managementnegotiationstrategic initiativesportfolio managementfinancial acumen
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationpresentation skillsinfluencerelationship managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingoperational excellenceteam buildingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree