The Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Manages a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager reviews market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers and makes recommendations based on findings. Oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance. In addition, Category Manager monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies ... accordingly. Develops special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Category Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Category Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.More Show Less
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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Highmark Health, is seeking professionals in Salem, OR. Apply via Lensa today. Company. Highmark Health. Job Description. JOB SUMMARY. This job has enterprise-wide responsibility for creating and driving strategic sourcing for an assigned category of spend while building strong client business-oriented relationships by contributing to client strategy and ...
Overview. GCG is currently seeking a Category Manager to join our Connectivity and Power Solutions division, supporting the Seacoast business unit. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing category-level strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and driving procurement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance and support business growth. The Category Manager will lead efforts in supplier selection, cost s...
Description. Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Your Next Opportunity. The Category Manager is responsib...
Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY. The Category Manager is responsible for develo...
Overview. GCG is currently seeking a Category Manager to join our Connectivity and Power Solutions division, supporting the Seacoast business unit. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing category-level strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and driving procurement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance and support business growth. The Category Manager will lead efforts in supplier selection, cost s...
The Category Manager is responsible for assigned spend management through relationship building with suppliers, cost negotiation, profit-seeking agreements, and innovation. This position requires the following functions to positively impact short-term and long-term business goals: analysis, sourcing, negotiation, and quality assurance. Responsible for multiple categories and be the Team Leader for their respective sub-team which will include mana...
Description. The Category Manager is responsible for assigned spend management through relationship building with suppliers, cost negotiation, profit-seeking agreements, and innovation. This position requires the following functions to positively impact short-term and long-term business goals: analysis, sourcing, negotiation, and quality assurance. Responsible for multiple categories and be the Team Leader for their respective sub-team which will...
Business Unit. Cubic Integrated Supply Chain. Company Details. When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovat...
Business Unit. Cubic Integrated Supply Chain. Company Details. When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovat...
Company Overview. . . When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT. TM. . Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 3...
Job Title- Category Manager – Product, Infrastructure and Technology. Location- Miami, FL or Monroe, CT. Experience- 4 years. Time- Local EST. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR. Our Procurement team is looking for a Category Manager to support our Product, Infrastructure, and Technology teams with a strong focus on software, data center, and telecom. This role will report directly to a Principal Category Manager of Procurement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONS...
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Highmark Health, is seeking professionals in Austin, TX. Apply via Lensa today. Company. Highmark Health. Job Description. JOB SUMMARY. This job has enterprise-wide responsibility for creating and driving strategic sourcing for an assigned category of spend while building strong client business-oriented relationships by contributing to client strategy and...
