
Lead Category Manager
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO GROUP INC
MILWAUKEE, WIFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Lead Global Category Manager develops and implements category strategies supporting Harley-Davidson business objectives. The role covers negotiation, contract and change management, and supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance. It also assesses business across the Parts & Accessories Organization for multiple categories and supports the broader Sourcing & Supplier Management organization.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Auto req ID:60707 Title:Lead Global Category Manager Job Function:Materials and Procurement Location:PDC Workplace Category: Onsite Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time:Full Time Shift:SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us? The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Lead Global Category Manager. Job Summary This position is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that support Harley-Davidson business objectives. This position is responsible for negotiation, contract management, and change management while measuring quality, cost, and delivery performance of all suppliers. This position also supports the broader Sourcing & Supplier Management organization by assessing and identifying the full scope of business across the Parts & Accessories Organization for multiple categories. Job Responsibilities Works independently, requiring guidance only in the most complex situations. Leads others to solve complex problems in Supply Management using analytical thought, exercising judgment, and identifying innovative solutions. Coaches, mentors, and trains less tenured and/or less experienced colleagues. Communicates difficult concepts in Supply Management and negotiates with others to effectively influence as appropriate. Supports development of and deployment of strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners. Negotiates and manages key strategic supplier contracts and relationships, including managing and executing master supply agreements. Review, approve, monitor, and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Harley-Davidson SM policies Present new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards, and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SM/Harley-Davidson strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives. Plan,... For full info follow application link. Harley-Davidson is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/619249ED6EAB4B30
How this job compares
Set against the 531 open Category Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$106–152K/yr370 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Category Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 531 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Category Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (480 postings).
- Education
- 347 of the 531 open Category Manager jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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