Senior Category Manager

Locations - Fort Worth, TX/Atlanta, GA/Oak Ridge, TN (3 Days onsite in a week)Key Responsibilities Global Services Strategy & PrioritizationDefine and maintain global category strategies for prioritized services domains, with initial focus on logistics and trade services, technical and compliance services, professional services, facilities services.Segment services based on criticality, scalability, risk, and value creation potential.Establish clear sourcing and governance models by service type and maturity. Business Model Transformation & Make‑to‑Buy EnablementPartner with functions (notably R&D and support functions) to support transitions from internal resource‑based models to external service‑based delivery.Challenge legacy “make” assumptions and support definition of service scopes, outcomes, and performance expectations.Enable shifts from fixed cost structures to variable, service‑based models where appropriate. Demand Management & Service GovernanceDrive demand transparency, scope discipline, and standardization of service requirements.Define and implement governance frameworks for how services are specified, sourced, and consumed.Reduce fragmentation, unmanaged demand, and off‑contract service buying. Supplier Ecosystem & Performance ManagementDesign and manage global supplier ecosystems aligned with capability, resilience, and performance needs.Implement SLA‑, KPI‑, and outcome‑based performance management models.Lead structured business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Contracting, Risk & ComplianceLead negotiation and management of service contracts, including SOW‑based and performance‑based agreements.Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance to ensure contracts mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and dependency risks.Support consistent application of contracting standards across regions.Education & Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree is required. Supply Chain Management, or a related field/experience.Experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with a focus on indirect categories and/or services.Strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.