Senior Category Manager

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and
3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related field, or equivalent experience
* Five years of experience category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract management
* Strong supplier identification, evaluation, and selection skills
* Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build good rapport with suppliers, while keeping the company’s interests in mind
* Skilled in supplier management, procurement, and category management best practices and industry trends for relevant technology space
* Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills requiring a balance of assertiveness, tact and diplomacy
* Strong business acumen and ability to put strategic plans into operations, influence others, and drive change
* Ability to influence and lead conversations, collaborate, facilitate, and achieve consensus among key stakeholders
* Ability to work effectively and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization and external parties
* Ability to work effectively with teams across geographic locations and time zones
* Ability to manage ambiguous situations and drive towards clarification
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a rapid-paced environment
* Self-motivated and the ability to manage multiple projects and support activities within a single job function
* MBA, JD, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.
* Experience in the financial services (insurance or investment) industry.
* Experience managing outsourcing and/or professional services suppliers with global product/service provisioning models
* Global perspective and experience working with diverse customer and suppliers
* Understanding of outsourcing models, supplier, products and services
* Experience working in a Contracting Lifecycle System (CLM)
* Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP), Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP), or similar industry certification
* Participation in Sourcing, Procurement, and/or Outsourcing Industry Associations such as Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), Procurement Foundry, institute for Supply Management (ISM), or National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $94,000 - $
* 120,000
* annually.
*** Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including
*** qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
** What We Offer
** For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Benefits Package
* Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Disability Insurance
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.  It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose:
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