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Category Manager

Wheels
  • Alpharetta, Georgia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description:

    The Category Manager II will be responsible for providing category management expertise for a group of assigned categories by incorporating best practice strategic sourcing principles. Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure optimal value in the supply chain for Wheels and its clients. Requires experience in category management techniques, strategic supplier relationship management, RFx processes, contracting processes, and sourcing strategies.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Responsible for leading the strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories to include market analysis, commercial lever identification, strategy development, RFX process, bid evaluation, supplier selection, contract, price & terms negotiations, performance evaluation, etc.
    • Responsible for organizing and leading cross-functional Category Teams as part of category strategy development, to optimize value, including cost savings, cost avoidance, rebate enhancements, and KPI monitoring
    • Responsible for developing in-depth operational knowledge of assigned category areas to ensure an understanding of the supply market dynamics and how they relate to the requirements of Wheels and its clients
    • Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for assigned categories.
    • Evaluate new and existing strategic suppliers, fostering relationships to create innovative and collaborative partnerships that achieve competitive advantage
    • Responsible for achieving annual value objectives
    • Support the annual planning process by developing category forecasts for spend, volumes and rebates.
    • Create and/or improve policies and processes to support improved Procurement and supplier relations.
    • Other duties are assigned to ensure overall departmental efficiency
    • Other Duties
      • Maintain a solid understanding of the overall business and operational needs.
      • Support implementation of departmental sourcing initiatives.
      • Assist in the implementation of Procurement software needs, including ERP.
      • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
    • This position's leadership responsibilities involve demonstrating ethics and integrity, developing adaptability, displaying drive and purpose and exhibiting leadership stature

    COMPETENCIES - SKILLS
    • Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently
    • Demonstrated ability building relationships and strategic alliances that motivate internal teams and suppliers to meet strategic objectives
    • Proficient in all phases of procurement and possess analytical ability to evaluate strategic options and the impact on the business
    • Strong analytical skills to develop complex category strategies, evaluate competing offers, and determine best value
    • Detail oriented, with ability to see the big picture

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    • Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting preferred
    • CPM, CPSM, CPSC certification a plus
    • 4-6 years of Category Management experience in a Procurement role
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) experience
    • Experience reading and understanding supply and service contracts
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
    • Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently in a dynamic environment
    • Strong listening, communication (verbal, written), planning and organizational skills
    • Mastery of Strategic Sourcing concepts
    • Strong negotiation techniques, ability to interface/present with all levels of management, ability to understand financial benefits

    CORE VALUES

    At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.
    • Integrity - Always act with integrity and honesty.
    • One Team - Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
    • Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
    • Customer Success - Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

    CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

    At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:
    • Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlpharetta, Georgia

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Bid Analysisunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Candidate Sourcingunmatched
    • Category Developmentunmatched
    • Category Managementunmatched
    • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Contract Processingunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Procurement Softwareunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Strategic Analysisunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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