Manager II, Category Sourcing

Overview

Who We Are:

Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what’s possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive.

With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities.

We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for overseeing the assigned category and ensures strategic sourcing projects and initiatives for assigned categories are completed in accordance with Crowley’s strategic sourcing and vendor management standards, methodologies and processes as defined by the company.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Drive assigned category sourcing objectives through the development and execution of business plans and strategies in accordance with Crowley’s organizational priorities.

Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor management strategies.

Drive the sourcing process, analyze industry trends, current and historical spend data to forecast industry direction and future spend levels.

Develop financial models and other tools to evaluate and enhance category costs and benefits related to sourcing strategy.

Perform needs, trends and performance assessments ensuring business requirements are fulfilled, value is optimized, and risks are mitigated.

Partner with key stakeholders to define needs, scope and requirements of projects for assigned categories.

Provide recommendations to enhance the selection, retention, evaluation and development of a diverse supplier network and execute projects to implement recommendations.

Negotiate, implement and evaluate supplier relationships for respective categories, including tracking performance to operating plans, budgets, and forecasts.

Lead the development and negotiation of master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), service level agreements (SLAs), proposals and other forms of contractual terms, conditions and agreements.

Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Maintain all sourcing documentation, review, monitor and communicate status to leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field; or a combination of post high school education and related experience.

Experience:

5 - 8 years of contract and/or procurement experience, particularly in indirect category management across multiple categories or categories of a highly technical nature (i.e. information technology, cyber security, engineering), strategic sourcing and vendor management.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Proficient with electronic sourcing and procurement systems and tools.

Other:

Ability to travel as needed.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

Competitive pay with recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays

Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave

Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development

Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.

#LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

Drive assigned category sourcing objectives through the development and execution of business plans and strategies in accordance with Crowley’s organizational priorities.

Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor management strategies.

Drive the sourcing process, analyze industry trends, current and historical spend data to forecast industry direction and future spend levels.

Develop financial models and other tools to evaluate and enhance category costs and benefits related to sourcing strategy.

Perform needs, trends and performance assessments ensuring business requirements are fulfilled, value is optimized, and risks are mitigated.

Partner with key stakeholders to define needs, scope and requirements of projects for assigned categories.

Provide recommendations to enhance the selection, retention, evaluation and development of a diverse supplier network and execute projects to implement recommendations.

Negotiate, implement and evaluate supplier relationships for respective categories, including tracking performance to operating plans, budgets, and forecasts.

Lead the development and negotiation of master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), service level agreements (SLAs), proposals and other forms of contractual terms, conditions and agreements.

Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Maintain all sourcing documentation, review, monitor and communicate status to leadership and key stakeholders.

Education & Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field; or a combination of post high school education and related experience.

Experience:

5 - 8 years of contract and/or procurement experience, particularly in indirect category management across multiple categories or categories of a highly technical nature (i.e. information technology, cyber security, engineering), strategic sourcing and vendor management.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Proficient with electronic sourcing and procurement systems and tools.

Other:

Ability to travel as needed.

What We Offer?

We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely.

Our Total Rewards include:

Competitive pay with recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays

Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave

Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development

Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future.

#LI-Hybrid