Category Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO

EquipmentShare is searching for a Category Manager for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.

EquipmentShare is seeking a Category Manager to be responsible for sourcing construction equipment for our rapidly growing rental fleet.

• Reports to the VP of Fleet. Interact frequently with multiple key stakeholders across Fleet, Branch Operations, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Service, and Business Analytics. Play an integral role in growing a National Equipment Rental Fleet
• Annual New Equipment Procurement. EquipmentShare annual capex for Equipment products exceeds $1.5B. Work directly with the VP of Fleet to determine effective allocation across product lines.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with strategic manufacturers and vendors.
• Make company level decisions on equipment specifications and preferred vendors.
• Increase the equipment product lines we have available to our customers by exploring new manufacturers and products.
• Asset disposition strategy and implementation
• Continuous improvement. Evaluates, develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures, and policies related to equipment fleet procurement, maintenance, and disposal.

• Competitive salary.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.

• 401(k) and company match.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.

• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).

• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.

• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.

• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).

• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.

• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

• Sourcing experience as the key decision maker
• Demonstrated ability to build out and lead a team with direct and indirect reports.
• Work cross-functionally across multiple departments.
• Experience with new process development, process improvement, and roll-out of company initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to change.
• High level of integrity, trust, and confidentiality required.
• Related industry experience

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.