Sr. Category Manager - On-Site (6 mnths contract)

JOB  SUMMARY :

The Senior Category Manager is the focal point for all stakeholder / internal customer (Business Operations) interactions and communications. Is a Go-To person and a Team Lead for the rest of the Category Managers in the department. Is an assigned team member for external customer meetings where Supply Chain needs and requirements are strategically discussed Is a trusted advisor to the Business Operations and should possess the business acumen to negotiate effectively and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Drives strategic procurement activities supporting the sourcing of materials and or services within assigned categories. This job class requires knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing methodology, supply chain management best practices, and industry practices related to the category or commodity as well as experience independently developing analyses and reports. Is proficient in problem-solving.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors Degree; a comparable combination of work experience and education may be considered.
• 5 + years of experience in a Senior or Lead category manager and / or commodity management role in service, software, manufacturing or MRO environment with indirect spend
• An influencer within its own department and outside within the organization
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Supply Chain Management (CPSM) and APICS preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, and procurement processes and practices.
• Advanced computer literacy and skills to use business software, and the Internet for data entry and to produce memos, emails and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, both orally and in writing; and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors and / or customers.
• Human relations skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems.
• Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.