Top Category Management Executive jobs in Champaign, IL

Top Category Management Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's merchandising category management. Oversees the implementation of category management to achieve company's strategies and financial goals. Being a Top Category Management Executive requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Top Category Management Executive manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Category Management Executive typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Category Mgr, Chemicals
  • Primient
  • Windsor, IL FULL_TIME
  • Role Title

    Category Manager - Chemicals

    Reporting to

    Senior Global Category Manager - Chemicals and Risk Management

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    Location

    Decatur or Schaumburg IL Hybrid Work Schedule

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    The Category Manager - Chemicals will work under the direction of the Senior Global Category Manager - Chemicals and Risk Management along with internal stakeholders to negotiate and execute chemical contracts across Primient's footprint to create a low-cost and reliable chemical portfolio. The Category Manager will identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate potential savings opportunities as well as evaluate potential market related risks. Through excellent leadership and communications skills, the Category Manager will ensure that cross functional business opportunities are actively embraced.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    • Support the development and execution of comprehensive chemical multi-year strategies
    • Manage, advise, and maintain oversight of chemical sourcing and strategies
    • Analyse markets, regulations, and trends, including economic and geopolitical influences in markets where Primient operates
    • Support chemical forecasting and budget planning and reporting activities
    • Work with key business partners and procurement leadership team to gain a clear understanding of the strategic direction and supply requirements and priorities
    • Work collaboratively with operations and finance teams on chemical forecasting and financial modelling
    • Develop strategies to capture movement in chemical markets to identify cost savings opportunities for new and existing facilities
    • Analytically oriented and data driven decisions
    • Create and distribute regularly reports to various functions
    • Provide periodic category updates to leadership team detailing key supplier initiatives, savings to target / category spend and trend analysis
    • Provide regular and appropriate communications to stakeholders to ensure the business has an understanding of industry best practices, trends and category knowledge
    • Present strategic sourcing recommendations for approval
    • Experience building cost models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) oriented
    • Present strategies and market trends at periodic business reviews with sales and product teams
    • Identify synergies and develop strategies to capture intra- and cross-regional opportunities; develop implement risk management strategies
    • Support and advise other category managers on chemical markets, regulations, and trends
    • Provide management control of category administrative tasks carried out by Global Shared Services
    • Utilize available sourcing tools and technologies to conduct spend analysis, contract and supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing activities
    • Ensure savings targets and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
    • Review and reconcile chemical invoices for accuracy and contract compliance
    • Engage with related trade associations and/or industrial groups to obtain views of regulatory and legislative opportunities
    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
    • Regional Procurement teams
    • Finance teams
    • Key production and business unit managers
    • Key category stakeholders and sponsors
    • Process Improvement Teams
    • Suppliers / Contractors
    • Governmental agencies
    • Trade associations and industrial groups
    KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
    • Quality of Category strategies
    • Timeliness and accuracy or reporting
    • Savings delivery versus budget
    • Risk mitigation
    • Stakeholder satisfaction
    • Category specific performance
    • Supplier Performance
    • Support the Supplier Qualification Process
    • Supplier Safety Performance, as appropriate to the category
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required- Economics/Finance/Business; MBA preferred
    • 3-5 years of experience working in chemical industry
    • Experience managing a spend portfolio in excess of $50 million
    • Ability to support the development and execution of a comprehensive chemical procurement strategy
    • Ability to work collaboratively with operations, finance, and regional procurement teams to support the development of strategic chemical sourcing opportunities
    • Ability to communicate throughout all levels of the organization
    • Strong negotiations skills
    • Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application to sourcing projects with a history of achieving YOY savings
    • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
    • Strong communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills
    • Strong analytical and project management skills
    • Proficient in using technology and tools, including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
    • Take ownership and support/drive Primient's safety culture
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Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Tree Top Staffing LLC
  • Danville, IL FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant who will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Top Tower Hand
  • SNC Solutions
  • Gibson, IL FULL_TIME
  • Roles and Responsibilities: The Top Tower Hand will be the lead man on the tower and assist the tower foreman with day to day tasks.New Site BuildsTower MODsInspections / Tower MappingMW install / Mai...
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CDL-A DRIVER-TOP PAY!
  • CDL Drivers Choice
  • Champaign, IL FULL_TIME
  • CDL-A Driver - Car Hauler-$110,000-$115,000 plus $7500 Sign-On Bonus!One thing I have noticed after talking to drivers in this sector of the transportation industry is that they ALL say one thing: 'ON...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Indirect Category Manager (IT Procurement)
  • HNI Corporation
  • Urbana, 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...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Property Management Office Assistant
  • Ignite Management Inc
  • Mahomet, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Office Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Community Manager by handling the routine office work and administrative responsibilities of the community in addition to supporting th...
  • 13 Days Ago

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VP of Enterprise Applications
  • Pavlov Media, Inc.
  • Champaign, IL
  • Description Reporting into the President of Innovation, the VP of Enterprise Applications will provide vision, strategy,...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CIVIL ENGINEER IV SENIOR SQUAD LEADER IPR #47034 IDOT
  • Transportation
  • Champaign, IL
  • This position is accountable for participating in and supervising the activities of engineers and technicians engaged in...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Compliance Officer
  • Midland States Bank
  • Champaign, IL
  • At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by f...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Financial Officer
  • Harmer
  • Champaign, IL
  • Our rapidly growing and acquisitive $100MM Manufacturing client is searching for a CFO to be part of a private equity ba...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Account Executive (Remote Eligible)
  • Busey
  • Champaign, IL
  • The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for creating opportunities, driving new sales, and managing the sales p...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Operations Supervisor (Water Treatment)
  • American Water
  • Urbana, IL
  • *Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.* People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Financial Officer
  • Harmer
  • Champaign, IL
  • Our rapidly growing and acquisitive $100MM Manufacturing client is searching for a CFO to be part of a private equity ba...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PROJECT MANAGER II
  • Archer Daniels Midland
  • Decatur, IL
  • Job Description Project Manager II - Decatur, IL This is a full-time, exempt position. Position Summary: This is an sala...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Top Category Management Executive jobs
$248,819 to $391,929
Champaign, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago