Category Manager

Zayo Group

3d•$68,100 - $104,700

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a strategic, data-driven Category Manager to own the performance, growth, and profitability of the Network Electronics & Fiber Optic Cable categories. The role develops category strategies, manages supplier relationships, leads sourcing initiatives, analyzes market trends, and works across the organization to optimize commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and commercial capabilities, supplier negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in category management, supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, merchandising, or related commercial functions.
Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive business decisions.
Experience managing spend, revenue, margin, or category performance metrics.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Manage category performance, including revenue, margin, cost savings, and supplier performance.
Identify growth opportunities, market gaps, and category optimization initiatives.
Create and maintain category roadmaps, sourcing plans, and business cases.
Lead sourcing events, RFPs, RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing structures, risk profiles, and performance metrics.
Negotiate commercial terms, service levels, and contractual agreements.
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, pricing movements, and supplier landscapes.
Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization.
Benchmark products, services, suppliers, and pricing against market conditions.
Provide recommendations based on market intelligence and data-driven insights.
Analyze category spend, revenue, margin, savings, and operational performance.
Develop forecasts, budgets, and performance targets for assigned categories.
Track and report category KPIs and business outcomes.
Identify and mitigate supply, pricing, and commercial risks.
Partner with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Product, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to align category initiatives.
Influence decision-making through data, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
Support category changes, supplier transitions, and sourcing strategy implementation.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procurement standards.