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Category Manager Lead

Category Manager Lead

ProgressiveWashington, DC, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Category Manager Lead For Data

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination : Progress.

As a category manager lead for data in our Supplier Data and Systems Management department, you'll analyze market and consumer data to guide key decision-making processes to the business's success. In this role, you'll assess data-driven risks to support all business units, ensuring our strategies are cohesive and aligned with our goals. You'll negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing, working closely with our Legal team and various business units to develop innovative supplier strategies. Additionally, you'll lead complex projects, persuade others to embrace new directions and ideas, and make a tangible impact across the entire organization.

Remote work allowed with occasional travel to Cleveland, OH, for team meetings (estimated 4-6 times a year).

Must-have qualifications :

  • High school diploma / GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of seven years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
  • {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of four years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.

Preferred skills :

  • Experience with supplier and contract management (ideally direct category management experience)
  • Experience in negotiating contracts, statement of work, and service level agreements
  • Experience in influencing leadership decisions, strong prioritization skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction, analyze data, draw insights, and effectively communicate findings through storytelling.
  • Advanced computer and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office, with demonstrated skills in Excel including the ability to create, manipulate, and formulate spreadsheets including v-look-up, tables, charts, and graphing
  • Compensation :

    $87,200 - $116,300 / year

    Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

    Benefits :

  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time off
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
  • Career development & tuition assistance
  • Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations
  • Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for : Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.

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