Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Aston Carter Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead our cross-functional category management teams in developing and maintaining category plans and ongoing category performance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of spend management responsibilities and be able to develop spend/performance and external market analyses to monitor category performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain category plans and ongoing category performance
  • Develop deep knowledge and experience within assigned spend management responsibilities
  • Develop spend/performance and external market analyses to monitor category performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Develop spend and savings/performance improvement forecasts to monitor progress and ensure goals are achieved
  • Develop plans to capture identified opportunities
  • Define category requirements through collaborative efforts with stakeholder groups
  • Collaborate with stakeholder groups to develop consensus on the appropriate category plans and priorities
  • Lead performance improvement initiatives defined by the category plan, including strategic sourcing and other performance improvement initiatives
  • Establish, lead/facilitate, and support cross-functional strategic sourcing/performance improvement teams as needed/prescribed by category plans to achieve savings and performance targets
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers as needed
  • Develop and maintain supplier criticality ratings and manage resulting critical supplier relationships
  • Manage supplier relationships, including conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers and NiSource Executive Sponsors
  • Develop successful partnerships with key stakeholders/business partners to achieve desired results
  • Develop and manage cross-functional category management and strategic sourcing teams as needed
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive needed decisions to achieve desired results
Requirements
  • 10+ years of procurement experience
  • Experience with RFPs, Contract Management, Supplier Development, Bidding, and Negotiations in Non-IT product categories
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or relevant discipline
  • CPM and MBA preferred
  • Experience in the utilities, construction, engineering, telecom, or similar field is preferred
About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. We specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, extending the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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