Global Category Manager
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As Global Category Managers, we manage the development and execution of the global spend category strategy, including procurement, sourcing, contract, and vendor relationship management. We also lead, direct, and work independently or under little supervision to perform strategic sourcing for assigned product portfolios to minimize cost and optimize supply assurance. We are also responsible for creating category sourcing strategies and deploy processes throughout a company by effectively communicating category strategies.
Core tasks:
- keep continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
- manage and facilitate all facets of the procurement activities for the category, including vendor evaluations, site audits, and continuous improvement process for all suppliers



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Arizona State University-Tempe
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Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Phoenix-Utah
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Liam Brown
30% are women in this profession only.
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Liam Brown
People working as a Global Category Manager are 34 old on average.
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Sophie Hayes
You need 7 years of experience to work as a Global Category Manager.
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Liam Brown
For a Global Category Manager it’s the most likely to work in the Manufacturing.
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Isabella Holmes
A Bachelor of Science degree could not hurt if you want to be a Global Category Manager
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Isabella Holmes
If you are a Global Category Manager you should definitely apply for AstraZeneca, BD, Chevron, Schlumberger and Shell
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Liam Brown
On average people change after 4 years.
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Sophie Hayes
On average a Global Category Manager works for only a few companies.
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Sophie Hayes
A Global Category Manager probably worked as Category Manager, Procurement Manager or Commodity Manager before
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Sophie Hayes
Changing from a Global Category Manager to Category Manager, Procurement Manager or Director OF Procurement is a typical career path.
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