Category Lead

• Administration, Facilities & Construction (Office of Procurement) Johns Hopkins University
• 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $55,145
• $96,760 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition

ID 122330

Date Created August 26, 2026 Job Family Finance & Business Job Subfamily Procurement Job Function Clerical/Administrative Support Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time Schedule Monday

• Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm Worksite 45-

MD:

JH at

Keswick Work Modality Hybrid:

On-site 60-89% of hours worked (

Ex:

3-4 out of 5 days/week) We are seeking a Category Lead

• Administration, Facilities & Construction who will perform strategic sourcing and procure supplies and services for Administration, Facilities and Construction categories under the direction of the Category Portfolio Group Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Create and execute category strategies by leveraging current and future business requirements, market intelligence, and historical spend to drive cost reduction, enterprise consistency, and business value. Develop and lead cross functional teams to derive common specifications for products based on commodity knowledge, departmental requirements, product availability, etc. Create a category specific initiative pipeline that will forecast and direct procurement projects and sourcing activities Procure products, equipment and services and arrange for leases and rentals. Coordinate and conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve business objectives with a positive result. Develop new sources of supplies. Evaluate and select vendors. Perform strategic sourcing activities utilizing an array of e-procurement tools. Negotiate, write and revise contracts ensuring contracts account for preferential commercial terms, relevant laws, regulations and risk. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and enhance working relationships with key preferred suppliers. Establish category metrics and savings targets, monitor performance, and communicate these to stakeholders Develop and maintain a working knowledge of relevant industry trends and issues, market conditions, audit process and ethical standards governing relationships between buyer and seller. Manages purchase orders, contracts, sourcing events, and supplier proposals within assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and category objectives. Collaborates with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and compliance teams to ensure category strategies and supplier agreements address applicable regulations, policies, and business risks. Serves as a change agent and advocate for Procurement as a strategic, value-added partner, driving stakeholder engagement, supplier performance, cost optimization, and procurement best practices. Work efficiently in a decentralized procurement environment. Other duties as assigned. Special Skills and Knowledge Keen negotiation skills. Be comfortable working in a de-centralized procurement environment. Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations helpful. Experience in use of eSourcing tools to enable optimal strategic outcomes. Experience compiling and analyzing data to identify trends. Knowledge of P2P process. Ability to process multiple projects, set priorities and work independently. Strong analytical and financial skills. Strong oral and written communication. Proficiency in MS Suite (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Project, Excel) and eSourcing tools. Knowledge of SAP a plus. Applies flexible approach to achieving category results in dynamic situations.

Innovative Thinking:

Proven ability to connect ideas, events, and circumstances to find solutions to business problems or goals. Contract knowledge of both commercial and legal terms. Ability to work independently. Energetic and self-motivated. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Two years of experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Preferred Qualifications Additional years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience. CPM, CPSM, or other relevant procurement certification preferred. Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications Proficiency in MS Office. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency Analytical Skills

• Developing Category Management
• Developing Data Management and Analysis
• Developing Influencing Skills
• Developing Negotiation
• Developing Procurement Industry Knowledge
• Developing Supplier Performance Management
• Developing Supplier Relationship Management
• Developing Strategic Sourcing
• Developing The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title:

Category Lead Job Posting Title (Working Title): Category Lead

• Administration, Facilities & Construction (Office of Procurement)

Role/Level/Range:

ATP/04/PC

Starting Salary Range:

$55,145

• $96,760 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.

) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 8:30am
• 5:00pm

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Hybrid/JH at Keswick Department name: Buying Personnel area: University Administration Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula:

30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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