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Category Manager
Latham Pool Products, Inc —Latham, NY
The role will build strong internal and external relationships to support business objectives, while driving supply chain optimization, risk mitigation,…
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
Dairy/Egg Category Manager
Hudson Harvest —Germantown, NY
Become a product category expert, answering sales questions on products. Strong verbal and written communication skills (across platforms including Teams, Zoom,…
$45,000 - $55,000 a year
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10d
Category Manager
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
Assist catalog layout processes and strategize with management on new product placement within its pages. Research and source new products from domestic and…
Estimated: $98.3K - $125K a year
Senior Category Manager
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
This is not a technical or service-related role. 7+ years of product manager / category manager experience. Strategize with managers across the company on new…
Estimated: $94.1K - $119K a year
Global Category Manager, Electronics
Stoneridge —Novi, MI
Demonstrated experience in best-in-class category strategy practices including but not limited to; spend analysis, system and tools, category core team…
Contract Category Management
The University of Kansas Health System —Shawnee Mission, KS
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Juris Doctorate (JD) or Bachelor’s degree.
Estimated: $74.2K - $94K a year
Category Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —Washington, DC
Act as the subject matter advisor for assigned category collaborating with management and other subject matter experts to develop category strategies; critical…
Estimated: $77K - $97.5K a year
2d
Global Category Manager
Materion Services Inc —Mayfield Heights, OH
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
Estimated: $88.2K - $112K a year
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12d
Marketing Category Manager
Komar Industries, LLC —Groveport, OH
Responsibilities include understanding the current market landscape and competition, working with cross-functional teams to define and develop value proposition…
Estimated: $83.9K - $106K a year
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Grocery Buyer/Category Manager (#99, Honolulu)
Foodland Super Market —Honolulu, HI
*Compliance:* Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. *Collaboration: *Work closely with other category managers, departments, store management and…
From $70,000 a year
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7d
Mens Apparel Category Manager
Ethika Inc —Lake Forest, CA
Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop seasonal Go-To-Market plans. Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, marketing, and sales…
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
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11d
Category Manager Procurement Indirect
LSG Sky Chefs —Irving, TX
*Market Analysis and Risk Management*: Conduct thorough market analysis to anticipate industry trends and inform strategic sourcing decisions, while also…
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Sales Analyst
FM Browns Sons Inc —Reading, PA
Education* - The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics or any related analytical field. In this role, you will:*.
Estimated: $48.8K - $61.8K a year
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Merchandise Planner
Emazing Group: iHeartRaves / INTO THE AM —Anaheim, CA
Must have a strong knowledge of Excel: design and build reports from data spreadsheets. Recognize and evaluate sales trends, highlight wins/misses, and identify…
$65,000 - $85,000 a year
Category Manager
Confidential —Newark, NJ
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field. Negotiate buy brackets, inbound freight rates, backhaul dollars, cash discounts,…
$98,064.21 - $115,055.00 a year
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13h
Womens Apparel Category Manager
Ethika Inc —Lake Forest, CA
Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop seasonal Go-To-Market plans. Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, marketing, and sales…
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
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11d
Category Manager
Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) —Providence, RI
Issue contractual commitments and procure design-build, construction, equipment, software, engineering services, commodities, etc.
$53.62 - $58.77 an hour
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4d
Category Manager
Edward-Elmhurst Health —Evanston, IL
Partners with key administrative, clinical, and physician leaders to develop, manage, analyze, and provide recommendations in regards to category specific RFPs,…
Estimated: $68.4K - $86.6K a year
Category Manager
Albano Systems Inc —Morristown, NJ
This role is also responsible to develop category best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost…
$70 - $73 an hour
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5d
Sr. Manager, Category Management
SUJA Juice —Oceanside, CA
Retailer Relationship Management: Establish self as category thought leader in strategic customer meetings and interactions, with an ability to develop and…
Estimated: $93.1K - $118K a year
Quick Apply

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Category Manager

Latham Pool Products, Inc - Latham, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year

Qualifications

5 years
ERP systems
Certified Purchasing Manager
Microsoft Office
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Contracts
Purchasing
Computer skills
Manufacturing
Master of Business Administration
Project leadership
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation
Strategic planning

Full Job Description

The Category Manager will be responsible for indirect strategic sourcing of goods and services for the company and the end-to-end process from source to contract for a variety of categories. This role leads the development and execution of strategic procurement plans in indirect categories by clearly understanding the spend and supplier/stakeholder landscape while leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge and cross functional collaboration. The role will build strong internal and external relationships to support business objectives, while driving supply chain optimization, risk mitigation, productivity and supplier development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, communicate and execute strategic procurement plans for various indirect categories including but not limited to: MRO, Services, Facilities, Energy, and functional areas.
Manage functional procurement requirements by actively engaging in areas such as operations, capital investments, services, IT and marketing.
Successfully plan and lead supplier negotiations to meet business requirements that provide the most value to Latham. Consider elements such as assurance of supply, total cost of ownership, entitlement, quality, service, innovation, ease of internal buying.
Develop business processes to drive improved spend under management. Drive indirect processes and spend control in the plants and functions.
Prepare, lead supplier selections and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications. Proactively manage commercial accounts and identify areas of improvement for costs, quality, and service.
Improve contract coverage and help support integration efforts.
Analyze market conditions to determine present and future price direction, availability of goods & services and reports analysis. Communicate to key internal stakeholders and utilize for future strategy development.
Build and maintain external supplier and vendor relationships, as well as internal relationships with key stakeholders and internal customers to better understand their sourcing requirements.
Maintain item purchase price database, updating costs in conjunction with Finance including item maintenance within computer system to ensure correct purchase pricing is loaded for Buyer/Planners
Facilitate, manage, organize and communicate on major quality/supply/service problems and act as the lead liaison with the Vendor or supplier until quality issue is corrected
Organize, administrate and report on the testing of potential new items/Vendors of existing items through the utilization of company processes. Approves new item additions to our software, via ECO/ECN process
Report on purchasing related activities such as cost savings, rebates, vendor evaluations, inflation/deflation.
Perform supplier and vendor risk management strategics and ensure supplier continuity.
Improve working capital through payment terms, cycle optimization, vendor managed inventories, inventory and lead time reductions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, Purchasing certification through recognized organizations (i.e. CPSM, CIP, CPP,SCMP) a plus, MBA preferred.
Five years minimum purchasing experience, commodity (indirect) ownership, supplier development, strategic planning, purchasing activities
Experience with ERP/MRP and supply chain processes.
Skilled negotiator and familiar with e-auctions, indirect supplier platforms
Great interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and external parties
Analytical skills: experience analyzing data, preparing and presenting reports
Strong project leadership skills driving procurement strategies
Industry and manufacturing experience
Experience interpreting, negotiating, and modifying documents such as contracts, quotations & agreements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organized, analytical and detail oriented
Excellent computer skills; intermediate to advanced levels in Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a challenging/dynamic environment
Some travel required

Salary Range for this position is $80,000-$90,000

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