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