Category Management Specialist - Supply Chain Management

Enterprise•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Category Management Specialist manages key Marketing categories, including digital B2B experience management, digital B2C product management, and customer experience research and design. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value, optimize costs, and support effective supplier engagement. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Clayton, MO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Two (2+) years of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Three (3+) years of Supply Chain Management experience with Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, and Financial Analysis
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated sourcing (RFx) experience
Source to Pay/Coupa/Supply Chain related technology experience
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification(s)

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Supply Chain Management categories, including strategy development, supplier selection, implementation, and recommendations for enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand objectives, develop category plans and/or contractual roadmaps, advise on various supply alternatives, and provide cost analyses on owned categories and product portfolios
Manage supplier selection process, evaluate processes and competitive pricing/bids, conduct sourcing reviews, and analyze proposals to ensure the best-fit supplier is recommended to the business
Lead business partners through RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs (RFxs) in the procurement system, and translate requirements into agreements and/or manage contract negotiations as necessary
Draft and maintain contracts, such as master service agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, addendums, and other related documents
Evaluate and report on existing supplier performance and expenditures through annual reviews, contractual audits, and on-site supplier assessment visits, as needed
Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners, act as liaison between the company, accounts payable, and assigned suppliers to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
Resolve supply chain vendor performance issues, contractual/compliance problems, or supply chain constraints
Ensure security and privacy programs and policies are incorporated into sourcing and contract negotiations
Stay abreast of technologies, materials, and logistical opportunities to reduce cost and improve speed to market
Participate in training of new team members