Category Manager II

Title: Category Manager II Location: Mason, OH 45040 Requisition Number: 223967 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Category Manager II to be responsible for developing the sourcing strategy to meet the needs of internal customers and stakeholders. Responsibilities include using critical negotiating and competitive bidding skills to deliver cost control and reduction with current and prospective suppliers, managing supplier contracts and continuous supplier performance evaluation relative to business needs and market conditions, analyzing category spend to initiate restructuring of vendor base to achieve cost savings goals, and seeking continuous improvement to drive innovation for all products within assigned product categories. Responsibilities Initiate and maintain purchase agreements and supplier business reviews. Understand external markets and competitiveness and technical constraints of the supply base. Ensure deep understanding of business needs to support market analysis. Stay abreast of commodity prices that are significant drivers in the cost of products and the impact that commodity cost changes have on unit cost. Establish and negotiate contracts with suppliers that specifically define business requirements related to service, quality, costing, etc. Regularly evaluate potential risks within categories and verify that prospecting/resourcing efforts are appropriately prioritized. Evaluate suppliers’ performance relative to current business needs, and against other suppliers. Review spend categories and identify and achieve annual savings goals. Skills / Qualifications Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet. Preferred: 2+ years’ supply chain experience. 5+ years’ sourcing/purchasing experience. Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. Flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost. Competitive pay. 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Disability, life, and AD&D insurance, 100% company paid. Paid time off and holidays. Skills development, training, and career advancement opportunities. Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law. Job Category: Supply Chain Organization: Global Supply Chain Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift #J-18808-Ljbffr Cintas