Indirect Procurement - Category Manager, Logistics

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. For nearly 60 years, we've been dedicated to making every listening experience a little more magical. Behind every product we create is a global supply chain that delivers innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experiences. Join us in helping shape that future.

About the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Team

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization transforms ideas into world-class products. From sourcing critical components to delivering finished products to customers around the globe, our team enables Bose to operate with speed, resilience, and excellence.

Our Procurement team plays a critical role in this mission by developing strategic supplier partnerships, driving commercial value, mitigating risk, and enabling our business through innovative sourcing strategies.

Senior Category Manager, Global Logistics

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Category Manager to lead Bose's Global Logistics category. In this role, you will develop and execute category strategies across a diverse portfolio of transportation and logistics services supporting Bose's worldwide operations.

Success in this role requires an experienced procurement professional who is equally comfortable developing long-term category strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations, influencing senior stakeholders, and building high-performing supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate is proactive, operates with a high degree of ownership, and consistently delivers results with minimal oversight.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation, Finance, Legal, and Operations leadership, you will optimize supplier performance, manage business risk, identify market opportunities, and deliver measurable value across Bose's global logistics network.

What You'll Do

Develop Category Strategy

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with Bose's global supply chain objectives.
• Build strategic sourcing roadmaps that balance cost optimization, operational performance, supplier innovation, sustainability, and risk management.
• Partner with business leaders to understand evolving priorities and translate them into procurement strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to improve Bose's logistics network.

Lead Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Negotiations

• Lead complex sourcing initiatives across global transportation and logistics categories, including Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Parcel, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Warehousing & Distribution, Over-the-Road Transportation (TL/LTL/Intermodal), and Reverse Logistics.
• Develop sourcing strategies, manage RFIs/RFPs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and oversee contract execution.
• Drive total value optimization through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure contracts appropriately balance commercial value, operational flexibility, and risk mitigation.

Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships

• Develop executive-level relationships with strategic logistics providers.
• Establish supplier governance processes, including Quarterly Business Reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement plans.
• Monitor supplier performance against key service, quality, delivery, and financial metrics.
• Partner with suppliers to identify innovation opportunities that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term value.

Deliver Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor transportation markets, capacity trends, fuel indices, geopolitical developments, tariffs, regulatory changes, and supplier financial health.
• Translate external market intelligence into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies that improve business continuity and resilience.
• Benchmark Bose's logistics portfolio against industry best practices and emerging market trends.

Partner Across the Business

• Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to Supply Chain and Logistics leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, savings planning, and investment decisions.
• Partner with Legal to negotiate commercial agreements and manage contractual risk.
• Work closely with Operations and Transportation teams to ensure sourcing strategies support service and operational objectives.
• Present category strategies, supplier recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership.

Drive Procurement Excellence

• Champion procurement best practices, sourcing governance, and supplier management processes.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, including increased spend visibility, sourcing compliance, and standardized procurement processes.
• Utilize spend analytics and market data to identify value creation opportunities and improve decision-making.
• Measure and communicate category performance through KPIs, supplier metrics, savings reporting, and executive dashboards.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with logistics, transportation, or supply chain service providers.
• Strong understanding of transportation and logistics categories, including ocean, air, parcel, 3PL, warehousing, and over-the-road transportation.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive multiple strategic initiatives with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global transportation or logistics categories within a multinational manufacturing or consumer products organization.
• Experience with strategic supplier relationship management and executive supplier governance.
• Experience using spend analytics, market intelligence, and total cost of ownership analysis to develop sourcing strategies.
• Experience with SAP and/or SAP Ariba.
• Experience working in consumer electronics or technology industries.

Why Bose?

At Bose, procurement is more than negotiating contracts-it's about building strategic partnerships that help shape the future of our global supply chain. As a Senior Category Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence executive decisions, collaborate with world-class logistics providers, and lead initiatives that directly impact our business and customer experience.

If you're passionate about developing sourcing strategies, building supplier partnerships, and delivering measurable business value on a global scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia/Hybrid work schedule (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Atlanta, Georgia is: $101,000-$138,875.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.

In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal" Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.