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Category Manager (Merchant)Clark Associates • Lancaster, PA, United States
Category Manager (Merchant)

Category Manager (Merchant)

Clark Associates • Lancaster, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Merchant Position

The Merchant is responsible for managing performance within an assigned product segment or major category. This role develops and executes growth strategies, negotiates competitive vendor programs, and nurtures strong supplier partnerships that support overall catalog and category objectives. The Merchant drives continuous improvement in pricing, processes, quality, and service while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering value to customers.

This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days a week in-person.

Hybrid: Some in-person work required. 2209 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Oversee category management within an assigned segment or major category, ensuring alignment with business and category strategies
  • Negotiate and execute annual vendor programs that deliver competitive pricing, favorable terms, and strategic value
  • Develop, implement, and own growth strategies for assigned categories
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to support long-term category objectives and overall catalog strategy
  • Identify opportunities for improvement across pricing, quality, and service, and implement enhancements proactively
  • Apply proficiency in category analysis and development to optimize performance and support strategic decision-making
  • Utilize strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively across internal and external partners
  • Demonstrate knowledge of product materials, features, and attributes to inform category strategy and product decisions
  • Independently identify category improvement opportunities and execute plans to address them

Physical Requirements

  • Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
  • Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
  • Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
  • Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

  • 2-5 years of experience in a similar role or related work such as category manager or buyer
  • We consider applicants with diverse majors and work history; however, applicants frequently have education in Business Management, Supply Chain, Business Logistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant positions include Buyer, Procurement Analyst, Sourcing Operations Analyst, Vendor Manager, and Pricing Analyst.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

  • Mastery and proven track record of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of a Category Analyst/Developer
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Knowledge of product materials and product features
  • Ability to identify improvement areas for categories and implement plans independently
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