Strat Category Mgr

Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC

• $88K — $105K *
Baraga, MI 49908In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in category management or procurement
  • Proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience in supplier contract management
  • Ability to conduct in-depth market analysis and benchmarking
  • Excellent team leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Strong analytical skills to assess complex data and derive insights

Responsibilities

  • Develop category strategies focused on cost savings and supplier performance
  • Conduct market analysis to spot cost reduction and innovation opportunities
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to align strategies
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers for reliable supply
  • Lead negotiations on contracts, pricing, and service agreements
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for efficiency
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce costs

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring
  • Collaborative team environment that fosters innovation
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams including engineering and finance
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Ability to drive significant cost savings initiatives
Full Job Description
Category Strategy Development:

  • Develop and implement category strategies to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking identify new opportunities for cost reduction and innovation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to align category strategies with business needs.


Supplier Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and contains improvement.
  • Lead supplier negations, including contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.


Procurement Process Optimization:

  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
  • Implement best practice in procurement processes, including demand planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.


Team Leadership and Development:

  • Manage and mentor a team of procurement analysts, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Develop training and development plans to enhance team skills and capabilities in category management and procurement.


Risk Management:

  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including potential disruptions, quality issues, and supplier financial stability.
  • Develop contingency plans to address supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.
  • Monitor market trends and regulatory changes that may impact category strategies and procurement activities.


Financial Performance:

  • Drive cost savings initiatives to meet or exceed annual savings targets.
  • Analyze category spend data to identify cost drivers and develop strategies to reduce total cost of ownership.
  • Work closely with finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of category spend.


* Ladders Estimates

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