Category Manager – Corporate Services

Location: North America (Travel Required) Reports To: Vice President, Supply Chain North America Travel: Approximately 25-30% Domestic and International Drive Strategic Sourcing. Optimize Supplier Performance. Deliver Business Impact. ANDRITZ is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Corporate Services to join our North American Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain North America, this role will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories including Travel, Marketing, IT, Fleet, Uniforms, Office Supplies, and other Corporate Services. This is a high-impact position responsible for developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and delivering year-over-year total cost of ownership reductions. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies across Corporate Services spend categories. Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and implementation. Partner with business leaders across North America and global stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive value. Manage supplier performance and foster strategic supplier relationships. Support budgeting, forecasting, risk assessment, and cost-saving initiatives. Utilize eRFP and contracting tools to support procurement activities. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and best practices. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience with demonstrated cost savings achievements. 7-10+ years of overall supply chain, procurement, or operations experience. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. Experience developing category strategies and implementing sourcing initiatives. Proficiency with eRFP tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel. Proven success leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel approximately 25-30% domestically and internationally. Master's degree preferred, but not required. Why ANDRITZ? Join a global organization where you'll influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions, collaborate with senior leaders, and help drive operational excellence through strategic procurement initiatives. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of supply chain excellence at ANDRITZ. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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