Director of Category Management
Apply Now Full Job Title: Director of Category Management Job Number: R2502-45053 Location: Irving, Texas Date Posted: 02/24/2025The Director of Category Management at OneMain is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end sourcing process within their assigned Procurement categories. This includes developing and executing category strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance while ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives. The Director of Category Management will lead large-scale procurement initiatives, negotiate favorable terms with a large supplier base, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive category performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, strategic sourcing expertise, and the ability to manage complex Procurement activities from start to finish.
In the Role
- Develop and implement category strategies that aligns with company goals and drives value, cost savings, quality improvements and innovation.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to understand industry trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscape within the category.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with category strategy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and legal teams, to understand business needs and ensure category strategies support those needs.
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for the category, including the preparation and management of RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring that suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnership and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong understanding of category management principles, Procurement processes, best practices, and RFP drafting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
- Proven negotiation skills with experience in managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Procurement software and tools; experience with platforms like Coupa is preferred.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical Procurement practices
Location: Flexible Hybrid Schedule, Irving Texas
Who we Are
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we’ve looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.
Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we’re committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There’s never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
- Health and wellbeing options for team members and their dependents
- Up to 4% matching 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education
- Bonus eligible
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer time
- And more
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information or history, marital status, military status, national origin, nationality, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, transgender or on any other basis protected by law.