Category Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Development of category strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy, sourcing events, supply market analysis, and procurement best-practices
• Strong negotiation, project management and facilitation skills and leverage this knowledge for cost reduction opportunities across the region
• Negotiate MSAs, monitor compliance and timing of expiration
• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders in developing category strategy, objectives, and performance targets availability, quality, cost, schedule, service, and innovation
• Act as central point of contact and knowledge for regionally coordinated efforts
• Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations
• Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge t...