Category Manager - Textiles

Whataburger Restaurants•San Antonio, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Whataburger Careers! The Category Manager is a key role within an organization's procurement function, responsible for overseeing and managing a specific group of goods or services, also known as a category. The Category Manager's main objective is to optimize the procurement of goods and services within their assigned category/ies, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance with the organization's policies and procedures. The role requires a strategic approach to procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of market trends and supplier capabilities. Total Rewards: Competitive Weekly Pay Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance Opportunities for Career Development and Growth Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1 Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement Paid Corporate Holidays 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible! Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance) Discounted Meals For You and a Guest Wireless Service Discounts Computer & Software Discounts Fitness / Gym Discounts Awards and Recognition For All You Do Retirement Celebration Program

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of related collage education and experience
5+ years’ experience preferably in a purchasing or category management preferably in a restaurant industry
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable)
Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)
Ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff
Ability to work in a team environment
Basic understanding of Category Management of in-direct goods and services
Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a comprehensive category strategy, considering the organization's objectives, market trends, and potential risks.
Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation within the category.
Conducts market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Develops and maintains a preferred supplier list for the category, ensuring that suppliers meet the organization's standards and expectations.
Leads contract negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
Ensures that contracts are in compliance with the organization's policies and legal requirements, and that they adequately address potential risks.
Oversees the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents.
Monitors and analyzes category spend, identifying trends, opportunities for cost savings, and potential areas for improvement.
Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, reporting on progress and achievements to senior management.
Ensures that procurement activities within the category are in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
Paid Corporate Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!
Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
Wireless Service Discounts
Computer & Software Discounts
Fitness / Gym Discounts
Awards and Recognition For All You Do
Retirement Celebration Program