Category Manager

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Category Manager to join their team! This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 
Duties:

• Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations
• Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories
• Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies
• Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements
• Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend
• Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement
• Develops plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier
• Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance
• Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers
• Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders
• Manages contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimizes overall impact to cost and schedule
• Ensures suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments
• Applies understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements
• Limits liability by ensuring all required documents and notices have been obtained and are satisfactory
• Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy
• Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans
• Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts
• Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy
• Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans
• Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience
• 2+ years of contract formation knowledge and experience, negotiation and project management skills preferred
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $69.00 and $99.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.