Labor Category Manager

About this role

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.    “I can influence my income.”    You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.    “I can lead a full life.”    You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.  • Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

I can succeed as a Labor Category Manager at Capital Group

As a  Labor Category Manager  within Capital Group’s Enterprise Souring Office, you will lead global, Enterprise-wide and cross-line of business category strategy development and sourcing execution for assigned labor and workforce-related spend categories. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping drive enterprise value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and category planning.

Leveraging spend analytics, supplier intelligence, market insights, and industry best practices, you will find opportunities to perfect costs, improve service delivery, mitigate risk, and support business aims. You will lead supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and commercial decision-making while partnering closely with stakeholders to align category priorities with evolving business needs.

You are a strategic sourcing leader who combines commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and strong relationship management skills to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

Category Strategy & Leadership • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with enterprise and business priorities. • Leverage spend data, supplier intelligence, and market insights to identify opportunities for value creation, risk mitigation, and operational improvement. • Translate market, supplier, and spend insights into actionable sourcing recommendations and decision frameworks. • Partner with stakeholders to understand demand, challenge requirements, shape sourcing plans, and align priorities.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management • Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations across assigned categories. • Develop sourcing strategies and negotiation approaches that deliver commercial value and business outcomes. • Manage supplier performance through governance processes, scorecards, business reviews, and issue resolution. • Ensure sourcing activities are executed with appropriate governance, stakeholder alignment, and procurement rigor.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence • Build trusted relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners. • Influence sourcing decisions through data-driven recommendations and commercial insights. • Present category strategies, sourcing recommendations, supplier performance results, and market trends to support business decision-making. • Collaborate across functions to balance stakeholder needs, supplier capabilities, risk considerations, and enterprise objectives.

People Leadership & Development • Lead, coach, and develop Category Specialists and/or contractors supporting assigned categories. • Set clear priorities, provide performance coaching and feedback, and build team capabilities. • Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing team environment.

Continuous Improvement • Drive consistent adoption of sourcing methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices. • Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, supplier performance, and stakeholder experience. • Contribute to the continued evolution of Enterprise Sourcing Office capabilities and category management disciplines. • Leverage approved technologies and AI-enabled solutions to enhance productivity, insights, and decision-making.

I have the following qualifications: • 8-10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, commercial management, or related work. • Experience managing people, contractors, or workstreams in sourcing, category, or commercial environments. • Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier performance management across an assigned portfolio or category. • Experience using market and spend data to inform category strategies and sourcing decisions. • Strong understanding of sourcing disciplines, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and governance. • Experience partnering with business stakeholders to influence sourcing outcomes and improve value.

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