Want to support Manufacturing, Logistics, and Facilities in category strategies and running the day-to-day operations on the category at a Fortune 500 Company? You’ll take ownership from day one, working on real challenges that push you to grow and make an impact that lasts. If you have seven plus years of indirect and direct materials procurement experience, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Category Manager to join our Source to Pay Category Management team in Richmond, VA. The role involves conducting market research, analyzing data, supporting the contracting process, managing supplier relationships, supporting the Managed Service Provider (MSP) category teams, and assisting with the development and implementation of category plans.

What you will be doing:

• Analyzing demand, forecasts, budgets, and spend to support category planning, cost savings, efficiency, and value delivery.
• Conducting market intelligence and risk analysis to assess and understand dynamic industry trends, supplier capabilities, and category risks.
• Supporting development and execution of category strategies, buy-channel coordination, and category playbooks.
• Supporting strategic sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFx and auctions, spot buying, and price quote management.
• Supporting end‑to‑end contract management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals, compliance, and business partner coordination.
• Handling preferred supplier lists and support supplier segmentation, qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Ensuring compliance with category policies, procedures, and contracts, and supporting operational, performance, and compliance reporting.
• Partnering with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) teams to support category operations, outsourcing enablement, catalog management, and value creation.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7+ years of experience in direct and indirect materials procurement, with relevant exposure to Manufacturing, Logistics, and/or Facilities environments.
• Knowledge of sourcing, category management, and procurement planning principles, including support of long‑term category strategies.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills supporting strategic procurement activities and business value delivery.
• Experience working in complex procurement environments and supporting enterprise‑level category management initiatives.
• Ability to support dynamic portfolio management and help assess the impact of category management on overall business outcomes.
•  Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and proficiency with procurement systems and tools.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and category leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the required language; experience with Ariba, SAP, and/or ServiceNow preferred.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.    

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.