Senior Lead - Distribution Procurement Category Manager

Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or a specialized logistics role in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields. If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $180,000-$200,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.

Category Leadership:

Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies specifically for warehousing and distribution services globally.

Sourcing & RFP Management:

Lead complex RFPs and sourcing events for 3PL providers, ensuring all decisions are supported by rigorous financial and operational analysis.

Commercial Negotiation:

Drive end-to-end contract negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability.

Subject Matter Expertise:

Deep understanding of the warehousing and 3PL landscape, including cost models, operational drivers, and industry benchmarks.

Strategic Influence:

Skill to quickly build credibility and trust with executive-level stakeholders and external partners.

Analytical Precision:

Ability to build data-driven business cases and perform complex root cause analysis to support sourcing recommendations.