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Category Manager

1 month ago

Minneapolis, United States Rose International Full time

Fully remote working location however, the candidate must reside in either the Minneapolis surrounding area or Denver and the surrounding area.

Minnesota 55401 OR Denver, CO 80202

Position Summary

Drives category strategy working with the business for multiple complex, high-business impact categories.

Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for critical categories.

Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies.

Develop effective negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations with their category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives.

Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees ongoing monitoring activities.

Forms and executes contracts with critical suppliers.

Mentors, coaches, and oversees the development of Associate Category Managers.

Essential Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations. Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories.

In conjunction with logistics personnel, implement optimal inventory strategies.

Conduct analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract, and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies.

Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements.

Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend.

Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

Develops plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier.

Develop performance-based scorecards and monitor, document and evaluate supplier performance Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers.

Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements.

Reviews, analyzes, verifies, and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders.

Manage contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimize the overall impact to cost and schedule.

Ensures suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments.

Applies understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements.

In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines the risk elements of the contract and assembles all necessary documentation for obtaining insurance..

Limits Xcel Energy''s liability by ensuring all required documents and notices have been obtained and are satisfactory.

Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy.

Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.

Manages the completion of continuous improvement efforts for suppliers, businesses, and supply chains.

Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy.

Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.

Manages the completion of continuous improvement efforts for suppliers, businesses, and supply chains.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required.

5 years of sourcing, purchasing, or logistics experience.

Two years plus contract formation knowledge, experience, negotiation, and project management skills are preferred.

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft® Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.

Demonstrated customer service skills.

Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.

Frequently required to attend meetings

Top 3-5 skills and qualifications required:

Contracting experience

Sourcing experience

IT or Software Experience

Running RFP

Team player

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).