Category Manager
About The Position
Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across 70+ U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Category Manager to support our shared services team.
Requirements
- Prior purchasing experience is a must
- Experience with SAGE or similar ERP systems
- Experience & familiarity with systems & materials for electronic security, fire alarm, video conferencing, nurse call, access control, CCTV and other industry products strongly encouraged
- Must be able to work with a shared services team with both individual and group responsibilities
- Strong communication skills are a must
- Ability to interface with multiple internal & external teams
Responsibilities
- Will manage Pavion International purchasing operations, with future growth into other divisions
- Interface between PMs & Sales Teams and Procurement Buyers to ensure accuracy of BOMs, requisitions, etc.
- Will engage vendors for best pricing on high-dollar projects
- Will provide oversight for international buyers
- Oversee buildout and maintenance of International Item Master, in conjunction with US-based team
- Will interface with International Vendors for agreements, amendments to US agreements & will coordinate with Product and Procurement Teams to engage contractually with each
- Will track international relationships: agreement status, spend, contacts, etc.
- Resolve invoicing issues & PO mismatches
- Develop internal Sage processes and workflow to mirror US-based system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
