Category Manager
The Category Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships and RFPs across multiple functions. As one of our consultants, you will have access to industry-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, long/short-term disability, pet insurance, career and holiday rewards, and more!
Hybrid role, must be able to be onsite 3 days/week
Contract length: 3+ months
Responsibilities include:
- Develop Category Plans and sourcing strategies containing a portfolio of key initiatives
- Lead or support category planning and execution
- Lead key sourcing initiatives, achieving best value within acceptable risk.
- Contribute to the development of the annual pipeline of sourcing initiatives
- Rationalize the number of suppliers and reduce fragmentation in the spend base to simplify the supplier landscape and drive commercial efficiency
- Manage key suppliers to ensure that all contractual obligations are met, initiatives are performing against business case and that issues and disputes are resolved in a timely manner
- Build and enhance relationships with strategic suppliers to deliver high levels of service while maintaining best-in-class commercial terms and conditions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in developing and executing category strategies in categories
- Prior indirect procurement experience, ideally in marketing, HR, legal or software.
- Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
- Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations and lead functional teams/ projects.
- Proven track record of delivering significant and sustainable cost reductions through effective development and execution of sourcing strategy
- Superior relationship management and cross-functional leadership skills