Category Manager

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

11d

About The Position

Sun’s Category Manager leads the development and execution of our supply chain strategy through utilization of sourcing and procurement disciplines, collaboration, and communication, and the ability to develop suppliers and solutions which meet Sun’s supply chain needs. The Category Manager is responsible for handling more complex, and challenging categories, such as services which may require regional solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (Required)
In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
8 years in relative sourcing and procurement experience (Required)
A collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people
Analytical mindset able to solve problems effectively and creatively with superb leadership and communication skills
Customer focused; Ability to identify / solicit key stakeholder needs and develop solutions to address their needs
Conscientious self-starter, with a work attitude that exhibits flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and dependability
Continuous improvement mindset with strong knowledge and experience with the development and deployment of sourcing and procurement processes and systems
Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships
Willingness to work overtime or weekends on occasion, when required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
Collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people

Responsibilities

Manages more complex, challenging categories, including services, and develops deep knowledge of the categories assigned to develop sourcing strategies which consider market trends, business objectives, the full supply chain and total cost of ownership (Essential)
Provides mentoring to other Sourcing & Procurement team members while contributing to Sun's approach to supply chain management (Essential)
Impacts purchasing behavior by ensuring established suppliers support Sun performance expectations, data requirements, and procurement strategy. Works to build solutions which make valued supply partnerships available to Sun stakeholders (Essential)
Collaborates with Sun stakeholders to identify and pursue product and service opportunities, including product standardization and process efficiency (Essential)
Leads cross-functional sourcing efforts, including RFI, RFQ, RFP that meet business objectives, ensuring effective communication across the organization (Essential)
Negotiates agreements with key suppliers, factoring in all aspects of a successful partnership, including cost and terms of supply, service, and quality (Essential)
Analyzes and calculates product/service and procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies (Essential)
Assists in process development and implementation of supplier onboarding into Sun's Procurement Platform; oversees activities such as data cleansing, process standardization, and catalog content creation. (Essential)
Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures. Ensures effective implementation of sourced products, services, and supplier programs by utilizing sound project and change management disciplines
Manages supplier performance ensuring focus on total value, including quality, service responsiveness, process efficiency and cost. Elicits feedback on supplier performance from community team members
Identifies and escalates critical external relationships that could affect the supply chain, planning, and decision-making
Ensures compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
Leads in the design and implementation of effective and efficient procurement processes and tools
Other special projects, as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation
RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty