Category Manager jobs in Rockford, 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 Procurement Manager
  • Kerry
  • Beloit, WI FULL_TIME
  • About Kerry

    Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

    About the role

    This Category Procurement Manager is responsible for partnering with the broader engineering function and site maintenance teams accountable for delivering CAPEX projects in our business, to develop strategies for supply of CAPEX & OPEX requirements into our sites and warehouses, and to implement and maintain best practices to ensure the best possible cost - while meeting the unique service needs of our customers.

    This CPM will have accountability for $200MM/year of category spend and is responsible for collaborating with cross functional partners to develop and execute strategies for the company’s CAPEX & OPEX spend across our 50 sites in North America (US & Canada). Reporting to the IMAS Procurement Director, the Manager actively leads the strategic sourcing activities for the America’s Region (in collaboration with the engineering function) with the goal of achieving cost reductions, implementing robust process, and maintaining/improving vendor service levels. This position leads execution of regional & global strategies and is accountable for implementation of cost optimization initiatives (PIPs).


    Key responsibilities


    • Leads category sourcing activities for CAPEX & OPEX
    • Supports category sourcing activities in the America’s Region for other aspects of IMAS spend as needed.
    • Reviews requirements from internal and external customers to determine key supplier characteristics.
    • Analyzes market conditions to determine present and future pricing and supply, prepares market summary for finance and business units.
    • Monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
    • Selects vendors in collaboration with the engineering function, negotiates pricing, and supports continuous improvement & corrective action initiatives.
    • Directly solves operational issues with vendors and manages supplier performance feedback.
    • Reviews and resolves vendor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
    • Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
    • Negotiates complex requests for materials and services.
    • Works day-to-day with the other functions in the region on implementation of category sourcing initiatives.
    • Develops sourcing and implementation strategy consistent with Kerry quality, service and financial goals.
    • Prepares and issues purchasing contracts.
    • Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
    • Develops and utilizes a system to evaluate vendor quotations with the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
    • Support continuous improvement projects for Engineering and Maintenance operations.

    Qualifications and skills

    Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or a related field, MBA Preferred.

    • 8 years’ experience in engineering/CAPEX procurement, or a related category.
    • Must be able to travel as necessary (20 – 30%, domestic)
    • Strong communication skills and initiative; successful candidate will work with Kerry co-workers in multiple functions and locations as well as outside vendors.
    • Must have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Excellent understanding of purchasing procedures & tools.
    • Able to work in a dual reporting matrix and in virtual teams.
    • Able to get buy-in and commitment from stakeholders – proven collaboration capability.
    • Successful, multi-year track record within a manufacturing industry in a procurement, engineering, or related field.
    • Familiarity with SAP, Procurement Sourcing Tools, and relevant management systems a plus.
    • Excellent analytical, written, and communications skills
  • 1 Month Ago

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Category Manager - Purchased Finished Goods
  • Wahl Clipper Corporation
  • Sterling, IL FULL_TIME
  • WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST! Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to...
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Indirect Category Manager (Professional Services)
  • HNI Corporation
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • About HNI Corporation: At HNI Corporation, we lead the way in providing innovative workplace and home solutions, dedicated to enhancing environments where people thrive, connect, and succeed. Grounded...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Indirect Category Manager (IT Procurement)
  • HNI Corporation
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • About HNI Corporation: At HNI Corporation, we lead the way in providing innovative workplace and home solutions, dedicated to enhancing environments where people thrive, connect, and succeed. Grounded...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Procurement Category Specialist - Logistics
  • Nestlé USA
  • De Kalb, IL FULL_TIME
  • This role is the face of their assigned category to Nestrade and serves as the key interface with business/functional leadership across US16 for respective category. You are an expert of the category,...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Kelley's Market
  • Loves Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • MANAGER IN TRAINING As a Manager In Training, you will train for the demanding role of Store Manager. Our comprehensive training program will enable you to become proficient in maintaining store opera...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Operations Lead
  • Quest Global
  • Rockford, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Role: Operation Lead Location: Rockford, IL Job Description : Quest Global is an organiz...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vendor Relations Specialist
  • ABC Supply Co.
  • Beloit, WI
  • Job Summary The Vendor Relationship Specialist is responsible for developing and managing key components of the ABC Cate...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Product Development & Innovation Technician
  • The Judge Group
  • Sycamore, IL
  • Senior Product Development & Innovation TechnicianDepartment: CommercialLocation: Sycamore, ILDescriptionCore Hours: Mon...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Process Safety Lead
  • Molson Coors Brewing Company
  • Huntley, IL
  • Requisition ID: 28648 A Career in Beer and Beyond: Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages tha...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Advisor - PNC Investments
  • PNC Financial Services Group
  • Rockford, IL
  • Job Profile Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the market...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Customer Service Agent (Work From Home)>
  • Destinee Travel
  • Loves Park, 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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SALES MANAGER
  • Texasashley
  • Rockford, IL
  • ** SALES MANAGER** **Job Category****:** MANAGEMENT **Requisition Number****:** STORE006908 Showing 1 location **Job Det...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Telesales Representative - Work From Home>
  • InsuraTec
  • Rockford, 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

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$114,414 to $149,761
Rockford, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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