Category Management Lead

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States JobRialto Full time
Job Title: Associate Director

Job Summary:
The Maintenance & Services Category Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive category strategy to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency. This individual will have a deep understanding of the Maintenance & Services category and will be able to analyze market trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective solutions to drive business results.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and execute a category strategy to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.
  2. Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
  3. Develop effective solutions to drive business results.
  4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement category strategies.
  5. Monitor and report on category performance metrics.

Qualifications:

Basic:
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the job description.

Preferred:
  • 15+ years of experience required in procurement or supply chain with track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
  • 10+ years of in-depth experience with managing Maintenance & Services categories.
  • 8+ years with a management consulting firm driving Procurement Transformation in a client environment.
  • 8+ years' experience in a CPG or Food & Beverage Manufacturing environment or related manufacturing industry.
  • Maintenance & Services Category Management experience of an annual spend of at least $500M.
  • Ability to define and execute end-to-end sourcing & procurement processes including analysis, market profiles, strategy development, sourcing execution, negotiations, contracting and supplier management.
  • Ability to identify and lead transformation / improvement opportunities in Maintenance & Services.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Coupa or other Procurement ERP software systems.
  • Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to be based out of our Chicago, IL with consideration for remote resources.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of your time.

Education: Bachelors Degree

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