Assistant Vice President, Category Management Pillar

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Co-create and own category pillar strategy for Information Technology, Corporate Services, or Non-Employee Labor, driving consistent execution and results across category teams. Reports to: Senior Vice President, End-to-End Category Management.

Co-create and own pillar category strategy in alignment with the End-to-End Category Management senior vice president; set category priorities, savings targets, and category management operating rhythms

Own pillar sourcing processes and ways of working; oversee high-visibility, high-risk sourcing decisions for the pillar

Lead key business unit stakeholder engagement to anticipate third-party needs and drive early engagement in sourcing processes

Direct Category Managers and Business Unit Liaisons on category and sub-category strategies

Oversee competitive RFx processes for enterprise-critical initiatives, serving as a thought leader and business unit advisor

Remain accountable for pillar value capture and process execution; report results to the End-to-End Category Management senior vice president

Collaborate with Strategic Contracts & Negotiations and Third-Party Risk Management to optimize terms, pricing, and risk mitigation

Build category team capability strategy and execution; oversee talent development and performance

Oversee workload delegation and prioritization while managing capacity

Design and implement integrated process efficiencies and controls with supporting metrics reported monthly or as needed to the PVM SVP leader

Meaningfully support NFCU’s Integrated Talent Strategy through establishing annual goals and objectives (meeting the SMART model) and conduct quarterly performance check-ins with staff in support of the annual PAR process

Comply with NFCU’s Do, Learn, Grow leadership competencies as a leader in the organization

Perform other duties as assigned

8-10 years of relevant procurement or category management experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Expert knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, and competitive RFx practices for the assigned pillar

Extensive experience co-creating procurement strategies, setting sourcing standards, and capturing value across multiple business units

Proven ability to coach, develop, and delegate effectively to build high-performing category management teams

Advanced skill in building advisor relationships with business unit leaders, negotiating with vendors, and developing cross-cutting team capabilities

Experience in progressively responsible leadership/supervisory positions that reflect the ability to work independently, exercise judgment, coordinate with executive and first line management to define customer needs, make sound decisions, and manage effectively to develop and/or achieve goals

Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely

Strong analytical, planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with significant experience in problem resolution, including the ability to assimilate and analyze facts and determine root cause, scope and scale of issues

Advanced skill and ability to manage multiple projects, resolve conflicting requests, meet changing requirements and priorities, and meet deadlines and budgets; includes advanced organizational, planning and time management skills

Skill in working with all levels of employees and management, including significant experience in supervising and leading professional employees

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including skill in directing, persuading, negotiating with contractors/vendors, interpreting complex procedures and regulations and advising

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Prior experience working at the executive level in complex organization(s)

Additional Information

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Location:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

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