Global Category Manager

cubic· 1015 Cubic Corporation
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📍 United StatesFull time💰 USD 145K–165K
Full time1015 Cubic Corporation

About this role

Business Unit:

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Manages and ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality according to target setting and BU requirements per given market, across all Indirect Categories minus IT. Ensures that cost and quality targets are met by utilizing advanced strategies on entire commodity categories. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understands supplier market dynamics/intelligence (incl. technology road map from suppliers) and use it as an input into the sourcing strategy
  • Performs long term and strategic planning.
  • Ensures alignment, anticipates changes, and drives activities based on supply market changes
  • Design advanced sourcing strategies for individual commodities outside of traditional levers Serve as main interface between the procurement function and business units on specific product groups and categories to optimize sourcing strategies and business needs
  • Selects key suppliers with input of Program Management and Quality for development of Master Purchase Agreements for critical systems/subsystem requirements for global application.
  • Manage critical supplier relationships to ensure the highest level of productivity and that industry partnerships are maintained
  • Oversee, and participate in key negotiations and awards
  • Set specific strategic goals and KPIs for cost and maturity on a commodity category level
  • Provides guidance on proposal evaluation, negotiation, administration, including politically sensitive subjects.
  • Reviews critical procurement status information with senior management.
  • Develops cost reduction/cost avoidance programs with emphasis on total cost impact (i.e., consolidation of supply orders/contracts).
  • Establishes and performs to budget specifications (both organizational and program-related).
  • Develops strategies and tactics to optimize contract negotiations for maximum return on investment.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Masters degree preferred
  • 12 years of experience in diverse buying activities, including two years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience in IT Procurement.
  • Experience in one or more of the following categories: PCBA and Components; Electro-Mechanical Assemblies; Metals; OEM; and/or Indirect Spaces.
  • Knowledge of proposal evaluation and proven ability to negotiate effectively. 
  • Ability to provide workable solutions to a wide variety of subcontractor/customer challenges.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for interface with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
  • Continuing education in procurement trends, transit requirements, etc is expected.
Preferred:
  • Materials management certificate desirable.
  • NAPM courses and CPM are desirable.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.  Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

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Cubic Pay Range:

$145,000.00 - $165,000.00 + benefits.

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The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Worker Type:

Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Global Category Manager role at cubic?
The listed salary for this Global Category Manager position at cubic is USD 145K–165K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Global Category Manager position at cubic located?
This Global Category Manager role at cubic is based in United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Global Category Manager role at cubic full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Global Category Manager role in the 1015 Cubic Corporation department at cubic.
Which team or department does the Global Category Manager at cubic belong to?
This Global Category Manager position is part of the 1015 Cubic Corporation department at cubic. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Global Category Manager job at cubic posted?
This Global Category Manager position at cubic was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Global Category Manager
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