Category Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

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, Indirect Procurement
  • Demant
  • Somerset, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    When you become part of the Demant family, you also become part of our quest to make a life-changing difference for over 500 million people all over the world who suffer from hearing loss. Working with us, you will be part of a world-leading hearing healthcare group that develops, manufactures, and sells highly advanced, market-leading hearing solutions, diagnostic equipment, and personal communication.

     

    The Indirect Procurement Category Manager is a specialized role that focuses on managing the procurement processes for indirect goods and services within an organization. Indirect procurement involves purchasing goods and services that are not directly incorporated into a product but are essential for supporting the business operations.

     

    The Indirect Procurement Category Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing costs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that indirect goods and services are procured efficiently to support the organization’s overall operations.

     

    This position requires being on site in our Somerset Facility a minimum of 3 days a week.

    Responsibilities

    • Category Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for indirect procurement categories such as IT services, HR, marketing, facilities management, professional services, etc., to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency.
    • Supplier Management: Identify and manage relationships with suppliers for indirect categories, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
    • Cost Optimization: Analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve cost reductions without compromising quality or service levels.
    • Sourcing and Procurement: Lead the sourcing process, evaluate vendor proposals, and make recommendations based on cost, quality, and service criteria.
    • Contract Management: Oversee the creation, review, and management of contracts for indirect goods and services, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders from various departments (finance, HR, IT, etc.) to understand their needs, align strategies, and ensure procurement supports their objectives.
    • Performance Analysis: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, track KPIs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
    • Market Research and Trends: Stay updated on market trends, innovations, and changes in the indirect procurement landscape to make informed decisions.
    • Developing and implementing a purchasing policy as we do not have one in US wholesale

     

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; additional certifications (CIPS, CPSM) would be a plus.
    • Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably in indirect procurement.
    • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management.
    • Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
    • Ability to work in a cross-functional team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • 19 Days Ago

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Manager, Category Management
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Bridgewater, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through eve...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Manager Category Development
  • Sanofi
  • Bridgewater, NJ FULL_TIME
  • At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we have one shared mission – we work passionately, every day, to ‘serve healthier, fuller lives’ now and for the generations to come. In order to do so, we strive to act...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
  • Wealth Manager
  • Bedminster, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Instructions for applying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted without a cover letter that states why you would be a good fit for this position and the compensation range you wish to discus...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Category Manager, Made-to-Order Beverage (Enterprise F&B)
  • QuickChek
  • WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview As the Category Manager, Made-to-Order Beverage, Enterprise Food & Beverage for QuickChek and Murphy USA, you will be responsible for the creation and ongoing implementation and execution of ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Patient Care Advocate
  • Oakland Manager LLC
  • Somerset, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Summary The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role ensures all sales are compliant with state regulations and that customer needs are ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Senior Sourcing Category Manager
  • DailyPay
  • New York, NY
  • About Us: DailyPay, Inc. is transforming the way people get paid. As the industry's leading on-demand pay solution, Dail...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement Category Manager, Maintenance Services
  • The Judge Group
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Job Location: ?Parsippany?Company descriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Category Management - IT
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE, Category Manager
  • New York Life Insurance Co
  • New York, NY
  • Location Designation: Hybrid When you join New York Life, you're joining a company that values career development, colla...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Category Management - Marketing
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager: Gardening Tools and Accessories
  • W. Atlee Burpee Company
  • Warminster, PA
  • Category Manager: Gardening Tools and Accessories Reports to: CMO Job Summary At Burpee, we're proud to offer innovative...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Manager
  • Tyndale Company, Inc
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description The Tyndale Company, a private, 7x Top Workplace winner and industry leading national su...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Category Manager- Packaging
  • BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • **Job Description Summary** Lead, direct and manage the development and execution of a global spend category strategy (~...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Somerset is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 22,083. Somerset housed one of the first Marconi Wireless Stations in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 6.444 square miles (16.692 km2), including 6.327 square miles (16.388 km2) of land and 0.117 square miles (0.304 km2) of water (1.82%)....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$130,831 to $171,249
Somerset, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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