Category Manager jobs in Galveston, TX

Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Procurement Category Specialist
  • American National Family of Companies
  • League, TX FULL_TIME
  • Procurement Category Specialist

    American National is seeking a full-time, Category Specialist team member who will primarily support the enterprise wide, marketing team. You will actively research, compare, engage in demonstrations, and make product/vendor recommendations for your client group. You will also use your background in procurement services to negotiate contracts. To be successful in the position, the individual selected must have experience with contract negotiations, exemplary written and verbal communication, and innate critical analysis skills.


    Placement Locations: Springfield, MO. (Preferred) & League City, TX.

    What Will You Do?

    • Support the marketing team's goals, sourcing, comparative analysis, vendor management, and contract negotiations
    • Develop and implement short- and long-term procurement strategies that incorporate contracts, procurement tools, and supplier management techniques
    • Partner with key stakeholders, including members of senior leadership, to identify opportunities, and combined standardize goods and services
    • Lead high-level procurement projects, developing strategy for sourcing, supplier selection, total cost of ownership evaluation, return on investment, cost negotiation, and contract language negotiation
    • Build and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
    • Perform annual spend analysis and category management plan for assigned portfolio
    • Recommend and implement changes to achieve cost reductions and efficiencies
    • Safeguard compliance protocols


    Qualifications

    • Professional relevant work experience (bachelor’s degree, preferred)
    • Customer service work experience
    • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
    • Demonstrated success with business contract negotiations (Rates, terms, amendments)
    • Proficient written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to adapt to varying audiences
    • Project management skills

    American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.


    American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.


    Hiring Practices

    The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.


    American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team.


    American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.


    Nearest Major Market: Galveston
    Nearest Secondary Market: Houston
    Job Segment: Social Media, Bank, Banking, Project Manager, Marketing, Finance, Technology

  • 20 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Urban Air Adventure Park
  • Jackson, TX FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY Urban Air Adventure Park is gearing up to ACTIVATE AWESOME. We are seeking a highly-motivated candidate to support our vision. In this role, the Manager motivates, instills accountability ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Timewise Food Stores
  • La Marque, TX FULL_TIME
  • Timewise Food Stores is immediately hiring friendly and energetic individuals to join our growing team!The Retail Manager will be required to meet all operational, marketing, and labor management obje...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Timewise Food Stores
  • Santa Fe, TX FULL_TIME
  • Timewise Food Stores is immediately hiring friendly and energetic individuals to join our growing team!The Retail Manager will be required to meet all operational, marketing, and labor management obje...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Timewise Food Stores
  • Dickinson, TX FULL_TIME
  • Timewise Food Stores is immediately hiring friendly and energetic individuals to join our growing team!The Retail Manager will be required to meet all operational, marketing, and labor management obje...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Timewise Food Stores
  • League, TX FULL_TIME
  • Timewise Food Stores is immediately hiring friendly and energetic individuals to join our growing team!The Retail Manager will be required to meet all operational, marketing, and labor management obje...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Human Resources Business Partner
  • Clean Harbors
  • Deer Park, TX
  • Clean Harbors in Deer Park, TX is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join their safety conscious team! Th...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Business Partner
  • Clean Harbors
  • Deer Park, TX
  • Clean Harbors in Deer Park, TX is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join their safety conscious team! Th...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Material Specialist
  • Air Liquide
  • Pasadena, TX
  • World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with ap...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Business Analyst - Manufacturing and Service Operations
  • AWC
  • Deer Park, TX
  • Our mission is to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Enterprise Business Analyst
  • Galveston County, TX
  • Galveston, TX
  • Salary: $84,781.00 Annually Location : Galveston, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00777 Department: Information Techn...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Electronics Product Development Engineer
  • Powell Industries
  • South Houston, TX
  • Do you like to develop awesome products that make a real difference to our digital world? Come and join Powell's IOT pro...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant General Manager - 3021
  • IHOP/ ACG Texas
  • Pasadena, TX
  • Job Description Job Description The Management Experience Salary: our salary structure is highly competitive and based o...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Material Specialist
  • Air Liquide
  • Pasadena, TX
  • World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with ap...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized particles and smaller amounts of finer mud sediments and larger gravel-sized sediments, the island is unstable, affected by water and weather, and can shift its boundaries through erosion. The city is about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of downtown Houston. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$116,245 to $152,159
Galveston, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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