Procurement Category Manager
Prologis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • Illinois • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $109,000 - $162,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and maintain deep expertise across assigned categories
- Identify and execute opportunities for Prologis to create sustained competitive advantage
- Monitor and analyze marketplace trends impacting assigned categories
- Own and execute end-to-end category strategies
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance buying programs and preferred supplier frameworks
- Lead the development and expansion of Prologis’ TIMR materials program
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned categories
- Contribute to the broader evolution and reputation of the Procurement function
- Travel as needed (approximately 10–20%, domestic and international)
Requirements
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in procurement and category management
- Strong understanding of category management principles
- Proven track record of delivering sustained value through cost optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience leading process improvement and standardization initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management preferred
Benefits
- healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
- generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementcategory managementcost optimizationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingprocess improvementstandardizationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointbuying programs
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilitycommunicationstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptabilityanalytical thinkingproblem-solving