Category Manager

Category Manager

At TJX Companies, you'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail StoresTJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxxyou'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX familya Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

As a Category Manager, you'll act as a trusted business partner to the assigned category groups, collaborating on the development and execution of sourcing events and negotiation strategies for relevant areas of spend. You will partner with these functions to apply best in class sourcing processes and demonstrate your knowledge of our off-price business model through the guidance you offer during the end-to-end sourcing process.

You are a trusted partner who provides value to your business partners through your sourcing expertise and industry knowledge. You'll be recognized as someone who drives strategy, cost improvement and develops strong relationships across TJX.

• Supports Senior Category Managers in the execution of their regional and global sourcing events that are high complexity across all assigned categories including sourcing administration and event support. Leads project execution for assigned events. Uses defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process.
• Supports Senior Category Managers in the development of their regional and global sourcing strategies that are high complexity across all assigned categories supporting IT Infrastructure and Operations.
• In-depth knowledge of the IT market and other industry trends such as SaaS, Cloud, etc.
• Direct experience with end to end sourcing and negotiating technology initiatives. (SaaS, Hardware, IT Services, Telecom, etc.)
• Leads strategy development for assigned events.
• Leads cross-functional teams in the execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies.
• Collaborates with Business Partners to drive value for the business while maintaining high quality service standards. Builds trust with key Business Partners to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Responsible for Business Partner relationship management including senior leaders.
• Participates in the development and execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements.
• Develops negotiation strategy and conducts negotiations.
• Actively participates in Global Category Management Teams for assigned categories establishing solid partnerships with our Global peers and colleagues.
• Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management.
• Supports supplier relationship management programs.
• Ensures, in partnership with Global Procurement Operations, a compliant 'Source-to-Pay' process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend.
• Monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics.
• Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design.
• Manages associates and develops them for future growth.

We seek self-motivated colleagues who can demonstrate their talent and experience to identify, triage, and support the smooth operation of sourcing initiatives. You'll work with our finest thought leaders to correlate ongoing efforts with key business outcomes.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits include associate discount; 401(k) match; medical / dental / vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short / long-term disability; paid holidays / vacation / sick / bereavement / parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto / home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption / surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care / cell phone discounts; pet / legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address : 300 Value Way

Location : USA Home Office Marlborough MA

This position has a starting salary range of $101,700.00 to $132,200.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.