Category Manager (Mobile Equipment)

SCOPE Recruiting • Atlanta, GA

1d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Category Manager—Mobile Equipment is responsible for developing, implementing, continuous improvement, communicating, and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for major/critical spend categories such as heavy equipment, construction equipment, tires, oils & lubes, to name a few.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field is required, and an advanced degree is desirable.
• Experience: Successful, 7+ year track record in heavy industrial category management sourcing. Experience with key mobile categories is required (i.e., heavy equipment, off-road tires, oil & lubricants).
• Strong track record working cross-functionally and aligning business partners across the company to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and excellent project management skills are required.
• Intermediate-level expertise in analytics, negotiations, thinking agility, stakeholder management, communication, and financial business acumen.
• Ability to work in ambiguous and self-directed projects and initiatives aimed toward driving down the total cost of ownership in these respective areas.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally and align business partners (internal and external) to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.
• Apply strategic sourcing and continuous improvement principles to sub-categories in the mobile equipment categories, supporting the Mobile Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Leverage heavy industry category and supplier knowledge to identify new opportunities.
• Standardize and optimize processes where possible, identify and present observations and recommendations for improvements to leadership.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure programs align with business requirements and are achieving desired impacts.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level