Category Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts with vendors on price, schedule, quality, and terms to support cost-effective procurement.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies in coordination with Central Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, and R&D.
- Reduce reliance on sole-source suppliers and ensure continuous material availability for production.
- Collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify alternative raw materials and packaging solutions.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Support budgeting, reporting, and KPI tracking using internal systems and tools.
- Assist with vendor setup, specification management, and resolution of payment or quality issues.
- Comply with all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, and instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What's in it for you
- Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Free medical insurance for employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly contributions and zero deductibles.
- 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (prorated in the first year).
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% matching.
- Excellent dental and vision programs, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free telemedicine services.
- Additional employee-focused perks such as tuition reimbursement, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two years of relevant industry experience, or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment; knowledge of Microsoft 365 or Dynamics AX is a plus.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Ability to travel 10-15%.
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