Senior Category Manager & Head of Sourcing Operations

The Met is seeking a Senior Category Manager & Head of Sourcing Operations to lead the strategy and optimization of purchases across the Museum, ensuring world-class strategic sourcing through an efficient Intake-to-Pay process. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of sourcing/procurement experience, with at least 7 years in leadership roles, and demonstrated expertise in sourcing and category management in construction, facilities, infrastructure, technology, and/or exhibitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or other related areas, advanced degree or MBA a plus
• 10 years of sourcing / procurement experience, with at least 7 years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and category management in construction, facilities, infrastructure, technology, and/or exhibitions
• Proven success managing large, visible projects with multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable cost and performance improvements
• Strong business management, change leadership, and supplier relationship management skills
• Polished, articulate, and effective presenter to senior leadership and boards
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in sourcing practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions