A prominent building materials manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager in the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Job Opening
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement purchasing category strategies for indirect goods.
- Develop and maintain sourcing activities aligned with category strategy objectives.
- Facilitate the contract negotiation and management process to ensure transition from sourcing to business needs.
- Establish ongoing KPI reports with consistent stakeholder engagement for each category.
- Maintain an understanding of industry purchasing best practices and technology trends.
Category Manager (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience with indirect goods and services procurement.
- Prior experience with contract negotiation and vendor communication.
- Understanding of data analytics and applications to decision making.
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