Category Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Category Manager Full Time Clark, NJ, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 2782 Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually About the Role The Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Category Manager (MRO) will manage national and/or regional MRO categories and sub-categories. Identify and engage with internal stakeholders to capture category/commodity requirements, enhance data, and ensure supplier qualification and compliance. Responsible for developing & executing detailed category strategy. Conduct or support contract negotiations and supplier selection. Responsible for delivering category productivity through price, rebates, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects. Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and quarterly supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within categories. Adept at providing subject matter expertise through direct experience and/or vendor collaboration. What You'll Do STRATEGY: Implement and execute the Category Management and SRM strategies to successfully manage all assigned spend groups. Support site buying activities through the development and implementation of sourcing agreements and commodity insight that provides measurable targets aligned to business and site requirements. Manage the bid and award processes including identification of and negotiation with suppliers; establish economic order quantities; evaluate market trends and economics; and effectively communicate agreements with internal and external customers. Establish and maintain a capable, value-driven supply base for required categories. Control costs of sourced materials through use of negotiations and agreements, market tests, bulk purchasing and/or forecasting, program compliance management, data analysis. Provide industry knowledge in the category/commodity groupings assigned to the role. Travel may be required to various supplier locations. Other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Minimum five (5) years in related field/operations/supply chain/sourcing MRO related materials. Knowledge of quality assurance philosophies, practices, and techniques. CPM (preferred). Strong negotiation and planning skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum day-to-day supervision. Ability to understand vendor contracts. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work in cross-functional team environment. Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Excel and Access. Ability to travel. What We Offer 401(k) plan Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Vacation Employee negotiated discounts Equal Opportunity Employer Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turtleintegrated