Category Manager

Job description

Position Overview: The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies to optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost efficiencies. This role involves analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and working closely with internal teams to ensure product availability, quality, and pricing align with business goals. The Category Manager plays a critical role in driving profitability and enhancing the overall procurement strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Environment: Schedule: Compensation: Experience: Skills: - Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned product categories to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supplier performance. - Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier capabilities to optimize category management decisions. - Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements with vendors to ensure competitive terms and long-term partnerships. - Monitor category spend, cost-saving initiatives, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement. - Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, finance, and merchandising, to align procurement strateg...