Category Manager

Position will be remote or can be hybrid if the candidate lives near a corporate office, but that is not a requirement.

• Manages a supply chain for highly technical and complex materials or services category that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to Operations.
• Acts as a primary client liaison to outside suppliers, both current and potential.
• Leads the management of the supplier relationship strategy.
• Works closely with senior managers, technical / specification engineers and decision makers to determine the long-term needs and appropriate supply market strategy.
• Manages the supply chain processes for a given commodity or service category including but not limited to the development of contracting, labor, e-business, diversity, inventory and cost reduction strategies, such that the category effectiveness and efficiency is continually improved.
• Works closely with Supply Operations to resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues. Identifies, and facilitates the implementation of new supply chain process improvement initiatives.
• B.S. degree w/ 7+ years of experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement specialty.