Associate Category Manager

4 days ago


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

Job Summary:

Grainger is seeking an Associate Category Manager to join our 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.

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.
  • 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.

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.

About Grainger:

Grainger is a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We serve more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.



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