Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
Mortenson is seeking a skilled Category Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for specified categories or groups of categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery on large construction projects while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop strategy for assigned categories, including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
- Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements.
- Negotiate national and project-specific agreements, including pricing, payment terms, and service levels.
- Conduct supplier business reviews and monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
- Achieve material cost reductions for assigned categories through supplier contract negotiations and market analysis.
Requirements:
- Minimum five years' experience strategically managing material spend.
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiations skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and lead team members by example.
Benefits:
Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families, including medical and prescription drug plans, dental plan, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and life insurance.
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