Senior Technology Category Manager

Company: McLane Company
Location: Heidenheimer
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We’ve been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns. The Indirect Procurement Category Sr Manager-Technology is responsible for creating significant reductions in initial costs by category, monitoring and approving strategic buyer strategies, and seeking year-on-year improvements in total cost of ownership, maintaining or improving service levels. Evaluate and monitor the performance of procurement teams, manage, and develop employees. Work closely with stakeholders and Executives to develop effective cost-reduction strategies, procurement planning, and execution plans. This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX. Benefits you can count on: Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance Paid time off begins day one. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days. Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more! Essential Job Functions/Principal Accountabilities: Lead, manage and develop other Category Managers in the Procurement Organization. Act as leader in managing the total cost of ownership of the Procurement function. Plan and lead sourcing and supplier strategies to achieve best cost and service that are aligned with business priorities and operational needs. Implement McLane policies and procedures related to Procurement. Implement the 7-step sourcing methodology for all of McLane to utilize in the Procurement function. Conduct supplier evaluations and develop alternate sourcing strategies to ensure the highest quality at the lowest cost Working with cross functional team, establishes vendor qualification strategy and supplier relationship development programs. Manage the implementation of the Source to Pay (S2P) across the Indirect Procurement space. Implement category decisions made by the respective categories in the Indirect Procurement area. Review, monitor and approve strategic plans by category. Providing support and continuous improvement opportunities within functional team and across all business units. Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution. Develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve business objectives. Monitor the selection and management process of current suppliers, verifying compliance with the policy. Track performance of each category under his/her management. Develop and communicate sourcing recommendations to executive leadership. Understand RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and support as required. Lead supplier performance, relationship, and development activities to ensure compliance and high service standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field. Master’s degree and industry certifications preferred 8 or more years of experience in progressively increasing areas of procurement including 4 or more years of leadership experience. Strong strategic and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required. Strong verbal and written business communication skills. Ability to recognize market, refining, and supply nuances that impact daily decisions. Working Conditions: Office environment. Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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