Avp Corporate Services Category Lead

Hartford Fire Insurance

Hartford, CT, United States
Base: $164,400 - $246,600; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies
Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations
Manage categories exceeding $150m in annual spend
Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Corporate Services Category Lead to oversee high-value spend categories within its Procurement organization. The role requires extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing, with a focus on developing enterprise-wide strategies and leading a team to achieve organizational goals

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Corporate Services Category Lead is a senior leader within the Procurement organization, responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide category strategies for highly complex, high-value spend categories.
  • This role leads a team of category managers and sourcing professionals and oversees the full lifecycle of assigned spend.
  • The AVP serves as a strategic partner to senior business, finance, legal, and functional leaders, balancing cost, risk, innovation, and service outcomes in a dynamic environment.

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Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Corporate Services Category Lead to oversee high-value spend categories within its Procurement organization. The role requires extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing, with a focus on developing enterprise-wide strategies and leading a team to achieve organizational goals.

Salary

Base: $164,400 - $246,600; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies
  • Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations
  • Manage categories exceeding $150M in annual spend
  • Champion adoption of modern procurement technologies
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partner to senior business leaders
  • Foster an environment of accountability and collaboration
  • Lead teams through change with clarity and empathy

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in category management and strategic sourcing
  • 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams
  • Proven experience managing large, complex categories
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain/Procurement or related field required

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