Category Manager Summary
There is a Category Manager job opening in the New Brunswick, New Jersey area. A growing food
New Brunswick Category Manager Overview:
The Category Manager, based in the greater New Brunswick, New Jersey area, will be responsible for developing and managing key supplier relationships to deliver reliable product supply and total cost effectiveness. The Category Manager will need to develop and improve large spend category strategies and major business processes such as business continuity and supplier selection to deliver annual improvements in total cost, quality and service, and support sites as needed. This job requires management of strategic initiatives, understanding total cost of ownership, lead-time, and risk across the category. The Category Manager will implement key sourcing process steps, including opportunity assessment, strategy development, data analysis, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, and supplier contract execution.
New Brunswick Category Manager Job Opening
- The Category Manager will need to maintain metrics, reports, work process documentation, and service logs for category.
- This job requires management of strategic initiatives, understanding total cost of ownership, lead-time, and risk across the category.
- The Category Manager is responsible for establishing, managing and leading cross-functional teams to manage the development and implementation of procurement category strategy.
- The Category Manager will have responsibility for the departmental purchasing organization.
- This job requires negotiating and administering contracts for key suppliers.
Category Manager (New Brunswick Area) Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or chemistry is required for this job.
- 10+
years experience in procurement roles. - MRP/ERP experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of trade and regulatory requirements for international and domestic trade.
- Experience working with suppliers in China and India.