Category Manager

3 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Whataburger Full time

Welcome to Whataburger CareersSummary Description: The Category Manager is a key role within an organization's procurement function, responsible for overseeing and managing a specific group of goods or services, also known as a category. The Category Manager's main objective is to optimize the procurement of goods and services within their assigned category/ies, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance with the organization's policies and procedures. The role requires a strategic approach to procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of market trends and supplier capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements a comprehensive category strategy, considering the organization's objectives, market trends, and potential risks.Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation within the category.Conducts market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Develops and maintains a preferred supplier list for the category, ensuring that suppliers meet the organization's standards and expectations.Leads contract negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and payment terms.Ensures that contracts are in compliance with the organization's policies and legal requirements, and that they adequately address potential risks.Oversees the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents.Monitors and analyzes category spend, identifying trends, opportunities for cost savings, and potential areas for improvement.Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, reporting on progress and achievements to senior management.Ensures that procurement activities within the category are in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations. Education: Bachelor's degree Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of related collage education and experience Experience: 3+ years' experience preferably in a purchasing or category management preferably in a restaurant industry Knowledge, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable)Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)Ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staffAbility to work in a team environmentBasic understanding of Category Management of in-direct goods and services Working Conditions/Travel Requirements: Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilitiesMust be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needsMust be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessarySome travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX

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