Category Manager jobs in Rock Island, IL

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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Category Manager/MRO
  • Roquette
  • Keokuk, IA FULL_TIME
  • Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, a pioneer of plant proteins and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

    What makes us proud?

    Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

    Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

    The Category Manager/MRO is responsible for requesting quotes, negotiating contract terms, writing and processing purchase orders, identifying/resolving any commercial discrepancies, and managing supplier relationships in accordance with Roquette’s purchasing strategies.

    Cross functional communication and teamwork will be vital to ensure all processes and procedures are aligned with the overall plant’s key performance indicators. Reporting to Industrial Purchasing Manager, this person be responsible for all purchasing activities in support of Brand-new projects development (large Scale Facility extension) and medium and large improvement of workshop investments. In addition to the Investments, the strategic Buyer will also support our Facilities (Iowa and Illinois) to manage MRO contracts especially to manage on-site contractors, Maintenance contracts and spare parts agreements.

    Key Accountabilities:

    • Serve as the Purchasing expert in procurement of CAPEX projects, providing a solid purchasing project plan reflecting the coordination between internal stakeholders and vendors.
    • Will guarantee an effective sourcing to guarantee price competitivity.
    • Implementation of effective Purchasing Department policies, procedures and planning in respect of the group category management policies and guidelines.
    • Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with company personnel and with management.
    • Ensuring the efficient and cost-effective administration of Purchasing functions
    • Establish and maintain local project contracts, aligned with legal and group category managers coordination.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, suppliers, contractors, consultants and trade professionals, including regularly reviewed KPI’s
    • Assure risk control is taking place through the creation, internal and external approval and archiving of required agreements
    • Develop and manage programs for the purchase of equipment and labor for capital projects in conjunction with domestic and global objectives
    • Procure goods and services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
    • Support the requester to formulate his needs.
    • Process Purchase Requisitions – verifying for completeness and accuracy (specifications, supplier, price)
    • Revise, update, and issue Purchase Orders in collaboration of the Procurement dept.
    • Monitor lead times and expedite problems with suppliers regarding costs, quality, quantity and delivery of products and services purchased
    • Will be in charge of the Project procurement plan (Capex expenses) & MRO spending (Contractors & technical spares part).
    • Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.
    • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery and invoice discrepancies.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, management or equivalent experience
    • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in negotiations/purchasing/contracts in a manufacturing environment/Industrial environment
    • Minimum two (2) years leadership experience
    • Ability to participate in a one week on call rotation once every two months
    • Analytical and detail oriented
    • Knowledge of SAP/Ariba preferred
    • Knowledge of sourcing vendors and suppliers
    • Strong knowledge of best practices with a purchasing environment
    • Excellent communication skills both oral and written

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $95,900.00 - $110,500.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person

  • 9 Days Ago

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Category Manager (Hybrid eligible)
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • ***This role is located in Muscatine, IA. All candidates being considered MUST be within a reasonable commute distance to work on-site 3 days/week.*** HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for ...
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Category Manager (Hybrid eligible)
  • HNI Corporation
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • ***This role is located in Muscatine, IA. All candidates being considered MUST be within a reasonable commute distance to work on-site 3 days/week.*** HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for ...
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Category Merchandising Manager
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Category Merchandising Manager (Benching/Tables)
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Category Manager (Remote and Hybrid eligible)
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • ***This role is located Muscatine, IA, however it is Remote and Hybrid Eligible*** HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we li...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Supply Chain Analyst (New Product Development)
  • HNI Corporation
  • Muscatine, IA
  • About HNI Corporation: HNI Corporation is a global family of brands dedicated to transforming the spaces where we live, ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Customer Service Agent (Work From Home)>
  • Destinee Travel
  • Moline, IL
  • [Customer Support / Remote] Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $65K per year / Extremely flexible hours - As a Customer Service Ag...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Automated Controls Engineer
  • Venanpri Group
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Utilize your innovative mindset and automation experience in a rewarding, high impact en...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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5522 STORE MANAGER
  • LPT RETAIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
  • Davenport, IA
  • Job Details Level Experienced Job Location LPT #5522 - DAVENPORT, IA Position Type SITE MANAGER Job Category Management ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Telesales Representative - Work From Home>
  • InsuraTec
  • Moline, IL
  • [Call Center / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / $85K+ per year - As a Telesales Rep you'll: Develop and execute strategies t...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Customer Service Agent (Work From Home)>
  • Destinee Travel
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • [Customer Support / Remote] Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $65K per year / Extremely flexible hours - As a Customer Service Ag...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Telesales Representative - Work From Home>
  • InsuraTec
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • [Call Center / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / $85K+ per year - As a Telesales Rep you'll: Develop and execute strategies t...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Customer Service Agent (Work From Home)>
  • Destinee Travel
  • Rock Island, IL
  • [Customer Support / Remote] Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $65K per year / Extremely flexible hours - As a Customer Service Ag...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Rock Island is a city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The original Rock Island, from which the city name is derived, is the largest island on the Mississippi River. It is now called Arsenal Island. The population was 39,018 at the 2010 census. Located on the Mississippi River, it is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, East Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population of about 380,000. The city is home to Rock Island Arsenal, the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the U...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$108,907 to $142,553
Rock Island, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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