Associate Category Manager

Job description

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. Perks for you include: This position is responsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned categories. The Associate Category Manager will analyze and implement strategies that support supplier identification, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization. This position will support the new product development process and execute inventory management. - Paid Vacations & Holidays - Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k) - Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental) - Discounts on Klein Tools products - Education and Professional Development Assistance - Optimize cost for assigned products, with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement. - Develop sourcing strategies. - Develop multi‐year commodity plans to optimize spend. - Oversee all activities related to the management of assigned spend, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity/service. - Re...