Sourcing Category Manager

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

19h • Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Sourcing Category Manager to direct sourcing and procurement for construction, building products, and consumables across the company. This fully remote position is associated with the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. The manager will negotiate pricing and value, oversee vendor relationships and contracts, review product quality, assess market trends and vendor options, and use data to analyze category usage and spend. The role also contributes to procurement standards and best practices, collaborates across the organization, and guides and develops team members and vendors.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Construction & Building Products category management experience.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Solid working knowledge of the complete procurement cycle and a hands-on work style.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships with key business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Ability to develop innovative strategies and solutions and solve problems creatively.
• Contract negotiation and ongoing contract management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and manage diverse vendor relationships.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including communicating with all levels of leadership.
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques.
• Self-starter with organizational savvy, personal flexibility, independent work capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check; some roles require a drug test depending on job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred, such as CPSM, CIPS, or C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee sourcing and procurement processes for construction, building products, and consumables across EquipmentShare.
• Negotiate cost-effective pricing and value for products and services.
• Oversee the creation and renewal of vendor relationships and contracts.
• Review product quality and effectiveness for EquipmentShare’s needs.
• Guide, mentor, and develop team members and vendors to meet business goals and targets.
• Evaluate product vendors and study market trends to identify vendor options and predict product availability.
• Assist in developing procurement standards, processes, and best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals and establish transparent procurement processes.
• Review category products and services to identify price reductions, purchasing efficiencies, and improvements.
• Build vendor relationships for common services across the category.
• Collaborate with management on vendor evaluation and selection, purchase contract negotiations, and service level agreements.
• Mine data to analyze category usage and spend.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Gym membership stipend and wellness programs.
• Company events and food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed