Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States ConsultUSA Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at ConsultUSA. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category plans for the strategic sourcing of various spend categories.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company.
  • Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community.
  • Analyzes spend data and identifies opportunities to increase spending opportunities with diverse suppliers.
  • Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, in order to create and execute project pipeline.
  • Drives a measurable reduction in year-over-year total cost of ownership for assigned categories.
  • Manages supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes.
  • Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers.
  • Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year-over-year cost savings.
  • Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement.
  • Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or relevant discipline.
  • Two (2+) or more years of experience in sourcing various Corporate Services.

Why Work for ConsultUSA:

  • ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees.
  • ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees.
  • We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams.
  • ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI) award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA.

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