Corporate Services Category Manager

TTM Technologies

Corporate Services Category Manager for TTM Technologies overseeing sourcing strategies for indirect spend. Manage supplier relationships and drive cost optimization in a remote work environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for assigned corporate services indirect spend categories including but not limited to: Travel & Hospitality Services, HR Services, Global Logistics, Professional Services, and, or Information Technology
Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify consolidation opportunities, maverick spend, and cost reduction initiatives
Own end-to-end strategic sourcing strategy, including RFP/RFI design, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance governance
Establish and drive category management frameworks and total cost of ownership models to prioritize sourcing opportunities and capture sustainable savings
Design and implement enterprise asset lifecycle policies to improve utilization, compliance, and lifecycle cost control
Lead negotiations with key suppliers on agreements inclusive of pricing, terms and conditions, vendor managed inventory, payment terms
Partner with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory requirements and minimize organizational risk
Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across departments to embed procurement strategies into budgeting, sourcing, and project planning
Develop strategic relationships with strategic Corporate Services indirect suppliers at multiple organizational levels
Lead supplier business reviews to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, technology and cost performance through Supplier Performance Review (SPR)
Monitor supplier financial health and develop risk mitigation plans for critical service providers
Drive supplier diversity initiatives ensuring compliance with government requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Preference for degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business Management / Administration, Economics, and/or Engineering
Supply Chain Professional Certifications from industry recognized organizations (e.g. CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CSCMP, CPL, CPCM, etc.)
PMI-PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, IAITAM or Certified Software/Asset Management credentials
8-12+ years of category management and strategic sourcing experience, or related experience
A&D Industry experience highly preferred
Demonstrated expertise with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401K
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
accident benefits
life insurance
disability benefits
paid vacation & holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

category strategiesspend analysisstrategic sourcingRFPRFIsupplier selectionnegotiationcontractingperformance governancetotal cost of ownership

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementrelationship buildingcontinuous improvementrisk mitigationcollaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem solvingorganizational alignment

Certifications

CPSMCSCPCPIMCSCMPCPLCPCMPMI-PMPSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltIAITAM