What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager IV position at Progressive Casualty Insurance Company?
Forbes' 2024 Best Employer for Diversity seeks a Category Manager for Corporate Procurement to lead strategic sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships. The role involves overseeing large categories of spend, creating service-level agreements, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing business processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage service-level agreements to ensure effective supplier performance
- Negotiate and maintain supplier relationships to drive cost savings and meet business needs
- Implement procurement strategies to optimize spending and develop contracts considering legal considerations
Requirements
A high school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and at least seven years of experience in contract administration and vendor relationships are required. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree or higher and four years of experience in contract administration and vendor relationships may be considered.
Preferred Skills
- Three or more years of procurement experience in sourcing marketing services and managing supplier performance
- Experience with vendor and contract management, preferably direct category management
- Familiarity with agency relationship and supplier evaluations
- Working knowledge of the Coupa platform and marketing analytics
Benefits
- $87,200 - $116,300 per year depending on position level and experience
- Gainshare bonus up to 30% of eligible earnings based on company performance
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
- Wellness & mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
About Us
A diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups and career development opportunities. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $87,200 - $116,300
