Strategic Category Manager

Own strategy. Optimize suppliers. Drive performance.

The Strategic Category Manager is accountable for building and optimizing the supplier portfolio for the North American market in close alignment with global Business Units. This role will lead the definition and execution of procurement strategies for assigned (sub) material groups across the western hemisphere, ensuring the organization meets its productivity, cost, and performance objectives.

Key responsibilities include managing and structuring the total TTM (Time To Money) project scope, setting and owning KPI targets for the allocated material group, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base. The role also oversees major supplier relationships, independently negotiates high value and complex supply agreements, and ensures robust contractual frameworks that support long term collaboration and business success.

What You'll Bring

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration required
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in a purchasing department / supply chain management and in international project management
• Sound understanding of related raw materials and production technologies with link to quality, availability, costs, and productivity
• Outstanding ability to think strategically
• Strong analytical and implementation skills that trigger levers to sustainably create value through category strategies by developing coherent, creative, "game-changing" sourcing strategies which maximizes own material group potential
• Ambitious and motivated personality with high focus on further personal development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Curious beyond the field of expertise to understand our business and partnership with different functions

Legal Notice

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.