Sourcing Category Manager

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

5d • Remote

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Sourcing Category Manager for its Construction/Building Products/Consumables categories. The position is fully remote and listed at the company’s corporate headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. The manager directs sourcing and procurement processes, negotiates pricing and value, manages vendor relationships and contracts, evaluates product quality and market trends, and uses spend data to identify opportunities for savings and more efficient purchasing. The role also supports procurement standards and processes, collaborates across the organization, and guides team members and vendors toward business goals.

EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first, technology-powered company focused on transforming the construction industry. Its proprietary T3 platform supports employees’ work. The company emphasizes meaningful work, continuous improvement, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; some roles may also require a drug test depending on job responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Construction & Building Products category management experience.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• 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 business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Contract negotiation and ongoing contract management skills.
• Ability to analyze data to inform category usage and spend decisions.
• Experience building and managing diverse vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of organizational leadership.
• Independent, self-starting work style; organizational savvy; flexibility; and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Capabilities in decision-making, crisis management, business influence, interviewing, active listening, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth preferred.
• Ability to develop innovative strategies and solutions and act as a creative problem solver.
• Personable and charismatic negotiation style.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee sourcing and procurement processes for Construction/Building Products/Consumables across EquipmentShare.
• Negotiate pricing and value for products and services in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
• 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 services and products to identify price reductions, more efficient purchasing, and other 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.
• Analyze data on 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, including opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
• 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