Senior Category Manager - HVAC/Power Generation

Job Description

THE TEAM YOU ARE JOINING

\n
• Established organization with a strong market presence and diverse operations
\n
• Strategic leadership opportunity supporting a key product and equipment category
\n
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to multiple areas of the business
\n
• Organization focused on operational performance, continuous improvement, and long-term growth
\n

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

\n
• Opportunity to take ownership of product and category strategy with meaningful business impact
\n
• Ability to influence key decisions related to equipment investments, supplier partnerships, and operational performance
\n
• High level of autonomy with visibility across business functions and senior leadership
\n
• Opportunity to identify efficiencies, introduce new solutions, and improve overall business performance
\n
• Ability to help strengthen processes, develop strategies, and support continued growth
\n

LOCATION

\n
• On-site 5 days a week in Fort Mill, SC
\n

RESPONSIBILITIES

\n
• Develop and execute strategies for a key equipment category, aligning business priorities with operational and financial objectives
\n
• Evaluate product performance, market trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth
\n
• Oversee equipment lifecycle strategies, including sourcing, investment decisions, performance optimization, and replacement planning
\n
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, support commercial negotiations, and evaluate opportunities to strengthen partnerships
\n
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement initiatives that improve efficiency, profitability, and overall performance
\n
• Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership while helping develop scalable processes and long-term strategies
\n

BACKGROUND THAT FITS

\n
• 12+ years of experience in product management, category management, strategic sourcing, equipment management, or a related discipline
\n
• Background working with capital-intensive products, industrial equipment, or similar operationally focused environments
\n
• Experience managing equipment or product portfolios, including lifecycle planning, financial performance, and strategic investments
\n
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing suppliers, negotiating agreements, and evaluating market opportunities
\n
• Analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex information into actionable business decisions
\n
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, influence senior stakeholders, and drive initiatives within a complex organization
\n