Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies • 7–10 years of Human Resources and Marketing Sourcing and Category Management experience in large global corporations • Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations across multiple spend categories • Deep knowledge of the Benefits supplier landscape and commercial models across areas such as medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, wellness, retirement-related services, voluntary benefits, benefits administration, and employee assistance programs • Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills with a track record of navigating executive-level relationships • Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies can be applied to analyze trends, forecast demand, model costs from diverse data sources, improve processes, drive efficiency, and deliver strategic insights • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment, with the ability to work across regions, manage multiple priorities, and deliver against deadlines Education • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university Responsibilities This highly visible role serves as Global Category Manager, leading strategic sourcing and supplier optimization across Human Resources and Marketing enterprise-wide. • Lead end-to-end sourcing for key supplier agreements across HR and Marketing categories, including managing strategic sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and targeted negotiations • Develop and manage category strategies across HR-related and Marketing spend areas, including benefits, talent acquisition, advertising, media, digital marketing, and public relations • Analyze spend, supplier markets, business requirements, and external market trends to identify strategic savings opportunities and value-delivery targets • Lead proactive category planning and renewal pipeline management in collaboration with senior business stakeholders • Collaborate with third-party benchmark providers to validate pricing proposals and negotiate competitive purchase agreements • Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Technology to align sourcing strategy with enterprise priorities • Build influential relationships with senior business leaders to drive executive-level commercial decisions and support stakeholder alignment • Leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing efficiency, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes About the Team Our Procurement & Sourcing Group team is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives and delivering cost optimization across Moody's global operations. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in HR and Marketing category management and vendor strategy, leveraging innovative technologies—including AI—to enhance efficiency and support business transformation across the enterprise. For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $119,100 - $196,750.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement. Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement . Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Skills and Competencies
7–10 years of Human Resources and Marketing Sourcing and Category Management experience in large global corporations
Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations across multiple spend categories
Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills with a track record of navigating executive-level relationships
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment, with the ability to work across regions, manage multiple priorities, and deliver against deadlines
Education • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities This highly visible role serves as Global Category Manager, leading strategic sourcing and supplier optimization across Human Resources and Marketing enterprise-wide.
Lead end-to-end sourcing for key supplier agreements across HR and Marketing categories, including managing strategic sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and targeted negotiations
Develop and manage category strategies across HR-related and Marketing spend areas, including benefits, talent acquisition, advertising, media, digital marketing, and public relations
Analyze spend, supplier markets, business requirements, and external market trends to identify strategic savings opportunities and value-delivery targets
Lead proactive category planning and renewal pipeline management in collaboration with senior business stakeholders
Collaborate with third-party benchmark providers to validate pricing proposals and negotiate competitive purchase agreements
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Technology to align sourcing strategy with enterprise priorities
Build influential relationships with senior business leaders to drive executive-level commercial decisions and support stakeholder alignment
Leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing efficiency, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement .

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Benefits

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness