Category Manager Job at KellyMitchell Group, Minneapolis, MN

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  • KellyMitchell Group
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Category Manager to join their team! This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Duties:

  • Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations
  • Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories
  • Conducts 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
  • Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates 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
  • Manages contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimizes 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
  • Limits 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 supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts
  • 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 supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts

Desired Skills/Experience:

  • 5+ years sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience
  • 2+ years of contract formation knowledge and experience, negotiation and project management skills preferred
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
  • Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
  • 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $69.00 and $99.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area,

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