Category Manager

Job description

Are you a strategic sourcing expert with a passion for negotiation, supplier partnerships, and driving enterprise value? Join Merchants Fleet as a Category Manager and play a key role in shaping procurement strategies across high-impact categories ranging from $80MM to $1.3B in spend. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and operational excellence within the automotive and fleet management industry. Location: Hooksett, NH (Hybrid): What You’ll Do: - As a Category Manager, you will lead procurement initiatives across critical business categories including: - Upfitters - OEMs - Auto dealers - Transportation - Storage - Maintenance & repair - IT - Marketing - Automotive services and related categories Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute category-specific sourcing and procurement strategies - Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities within automotive and fleet management sectors - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating favorable pricing, contracts, and service agreements - Collaborate cross-fu...