Category Manager jobs in Champaign, IL

• Spearhead the implementation of strategic planning tools to proactively address and resolve supplier constraints, fostering agility and resilience in our supply chain.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, ensuring favorable contracts, pricing structures, and swift resolution of disputes to safeguard HNI's interests and drive value.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of operational and financial risks within supply chains, preempting potential disruptions and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to analyze spending patterns within IT categories, driving efficiency improvements and cost savings initiatives.
• Champion innovation by identifying and integrating cutting-edge materials, technologies, and processes to elevate the quality and competitiveness of HNI's product offerings.
• Ensure seamless project execution, adhering to timelines and budgets, and minimizing disruptions to operations and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the IT category, optimizing pricing strategies, design processes, and operational efficiencies.

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record in strategic procurement and cultivating strong supplier relationships, preferably within the IT sector.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Engineering.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, coupled with a collaborative and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating resilience and agility in the face of challenges.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our CSR Report here:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here:

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