Category Manager

Martin Brower•Rosemont, IL

16h

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 Benefits At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings. Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments. Background Check and Drug Screening Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Pay Transparency Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

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