Senior Category Manager

Carrier • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Looking for an experienced Sr Category Leader professional who will lead their assigned Category(s) in order to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Developing long-term Category strategies that align supplier capabilities with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, and / or Sourcing
• 5+ years of experience using supply chain management software and tools, including JDE, Oracle, or SAP
• 5+ years of experience preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiating terms

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management or Business
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Category Management, Procurement, and / or Sourcing
• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned Category(s) in order to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Leads execution of procurement tasks; including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program implementation.
• Works with cross-functional teams to qualify and approve suppliers to fulfill business needs.
• Takes action on the changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure a successful category strategy and procurement process.
• Controls spend and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Responds to critical supplier issues and problems.
• Builds and executes Request for Proposals (RFPs) in support of the overall Category strategy.
• Responsible for the negotiation and execution of desired payment terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Leads strategic sourcing activities to support secondary sourcing and new product development.
• Analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Executes Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees