Category Manager
About The Position
Position Responsibilities: Develop and execute a product category strategy based on our customer needs Manage the interaction of the suppliers within a category with the appropriate customers stakeholders, teams, and projects Coordinate the activities in a supplier development roadmap with defined timelines to support customer initiatives Function as a supplier advocate with customer stakeholders, project teams, and the global distribution system to address pricing, products, initiatives, and increase engagement with these various components of the global system. Work collaboratively to create success across all product categories and initiatives Play an active role in the budgeting and planning process as well as the various functions throughout the year The ability to travel is up to 50% as required based on job requirements and customer support needs Other duties as assigned Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 8 plus years of related experience and 4 plus years of management experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 12 plus years of related experience and 5 plus years of management experience
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 plus years of related experience and 4 plus years of management experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 12 plus years of related experience and 5 plus years of management experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a product category strategy based on our customer needs
- Manage the interaction of the suppliers within a category with the appropriate customers stakeholders, teams, and projects
- Coordinate the activities in a supplier development roadmap with defined timelines to support customer initiatives
- Function as a supplier advocate with customer stakeholders, project teams, and the global distribution system to address pricing, products, initiatives, and increase engagement with these various components of the global system.
- Work collaboratively to create success across all product categories and initiatives
- Play an active role in the budgeting and planning process as well as the various functions throughout the year
- The ability to travel is up to 50% as required based on job requirements and customer support needs
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits
- complimentary Health Screenings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
