Sourcing Category Manager

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager for their Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. This is a fully remote position. The role involves transforming the construction industry through innovative technology and real-time support. The ideal candidate will be ready to grow with the company, bring energy and drive, and help build the future of construction.

Requirements

• Must have 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 with a hands-on work style
• You can negotiate with the best of them, and you’re personable and charismatic
• You should feel confident and comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain and Inventory fundamentals
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships with key business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors
• Inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles
• Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver
• Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills
• Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis
• Building and managing diverse vendor relationships
• Committed to Continuous improvement
• Personal flexibility
• Independent worker, self-starter
• Organizational savvy
• Innovativeness
• Effective Communication & presentation skills
• Decision making & crisis management
• Business Influence, interviewing and active listening
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the sourcing and procurement processes for the Construction/Building Products/Consumables across EquipmentShare
• Negotiate the best pricing and value for products and services in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner
• Oversee and manage the creation of new and renewed vendor relationships and contracts
• Review product quality and effectiveness for EquipmentShare’s needs
• Guide, mentor & develop team members and vendors to meet business goals and targets
• Evaluate product vendors and study market trends to identify the best vendor options and predict product availability
• Assist in the development of standards, processes and best practices for the Procurement department
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across team’s organization-wide to achieve goals and establish transparent procurement processes
• Review current category services and products to identify areas of price reductions, efficient purchasing, improvements, etc.
• Build solid vendor relationships for common services across the category
• Collaborate and work with the organization’s management during vendor evaluation and selection, as well as purchase contract negotiations and service level agreements
• Mine data to drive in depth analysis of category usage and spend.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, 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: Mid Level