Associate Category Manager

1 week ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Grainger Full time
Job Title: Associate Category Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Category Manager to join our Grainger Indirect Procurement team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for multiple sub-categories, providing savings and value through strategic sourcing execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute sourcing plans for assigned sub-categories with a total spend under management of $20-100MM.
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand short-term and long-term needs, conduct internal analysis related to spend and specifications to reach savings and value goals.
  • Lead global sourcing in respective sub-categories for pipeline and unplanned projects, leveraging industry-standard sourcing processes such as spend, total cost of ownership, and external market analysis.
  • Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on project statuses and market changes.
  • Monitor supplier industry trends, validate and benchmark costs, and competitive pricing through research and market intelligence tools.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to increase efficiency and results across the department.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar field.
  • 3+ years Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, or global sourcing experience.
  • Experience developing strategies, managing projects, and applying sourcing processes for sub-categories with more than $250k spend.
  • Experience assessing, managing, and communicating contractual, operational, financial plans and risks at all levels of the organization.
  • Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (e.g. CPSM, APICS).
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $79,000 to $131,600.
  • Annual MIP bonus.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.



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