Category Mgmt Mgr

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Job Profile Title:

Category Mgmt Mgr

Job Code:

12721

Business_Title

Manager Category Management

Profile Title:

12721 Category Mgmt Mgr

Grade / Band:

IC3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Category Management manager is responsible for executing category strategies and supporting the development of sourcing plans across assigned spend areas. The role includes supplier performance tracking, market research, internal stakeholder collaboration, and supporting sustainability and cost-optimization goals. The Manager plays a key role in turning high-level strategy into actionable plans, while ensuring day-to-day category performance.

Support implementation of category strategies and plans developed by the Senior Manager or Director.

Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform decision-making.

Monitor category performance metrics and report on outcomes.

Serve as a liaison for daily communication and issue resolution with suppliers.

Track supplier performance and help identify areas for improvement.

Assist in preparation for supplier business reviews and development plans.

Partner with sourcing and operations teams to ensure procurement execution aligns with business needs.

Communicate updates, issues, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

Provide insights from operational teams to inform category planning.

Perform cost analysis, demand forecasting, and spend tracking.

Maintain data accuracy and tools used for tracking category health and supplier metrics.

Contribute to value tracking and performance dashboards.

Support compliance efforts by ensuring all vendors meet regulatory and ethical sourcing standards.

Help implement ESG and supplier diversity programs within the category scope.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

supply chain, category management, or procurement

Required

Experience with data analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Excel, analytics tools, and procurement systems.

Execution Focus.

Analytical Thinking.

Supplier Coordination.

Cross-functional Communication.

Continuous Improvement.

Balancing

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Bending

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Carrying 10 pounds

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Clear speech - simple

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Clear speech - complex

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Climbing

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Distant vision

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Driving

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Flexibility - upper body

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Flexibility - lower body

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Hearing/Listening

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Kneeling

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Lifting 10 pounds

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Near vision

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Normal vision

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Pushing/Pulling

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Reaching

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Sitting

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Standing

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Typing

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Walking

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Communication - verbal

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Communication - written

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Confined area

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Contacts - works alone

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Contacts - works around others

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Contacts - works with others

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Exposure to dust / dirt

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Exposure to fumes / odors

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Extreme cold

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Extreme heat

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Fast pace

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Hazardous conditions - chemicals

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Hazardous conditions - high structures

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Hazardous conditions - high voltage

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Indoors

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Noise levels - low to moderate

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Noise levels - high

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Office conditions

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Outdoors

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Restricted area

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Shifts

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Smoke

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Travel

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Wet/Humid

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Analytical

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Clerical

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Comprehension

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Crisis incidents

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Customer service

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Decision making

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High pressure

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Judgment

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Long hours

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Math skills - advance

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Math skills - basic

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Organization

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Reading - simple

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Reading - complex

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Repetition

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Tight deadlines

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Writing - simple

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Writing - complex

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