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Category Manager

Ref: AS5895131

Atlanta, United States

$150,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost Reduction Specialist

About the candidate

This seasoned Category Manager brings a wealth of experience in the procurement field, with a notable emphasis on the international building materials sector, particularly mobile and construction equipment. With over eight years of expertise, their career has been defined by a keen ability to develop and implement robust category strategies that significantly cut costs and align with overarching business objectives. Their collaborative nature makes them a vital asset in fostering relationships across various functional teams and with key stakeholders, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

Their tenure includes impactful roles where they have driven procurement efficiency improvements and cost savings. Employing a strategic and analytical approach, the candidate is skilled in navigating complex negotiations and propelling continuous improvement initiatives, thereby contributing directly to the bottom line and operational excellence of their associated organizations.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings Achievements: Responsible for a 15% cost reduction in procurement operations in a key sector, through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
  • Operational Excellence: Spearheaded initiatives that increased procurement efficiency by 10%, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within teams.
  • Collaborative Leader: Known for a collaborative style that facilitates cross-departmental cooperation and enhances both supplier and internal team alignments.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expert in formulating and executing sourcing strategies that focus on cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and alignment with corporate goals.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, enhancing supplier performance and ensuring supply chain resilience.
  • Cost Reduction: Demonstrated history of successfully driving significant cost down initiatives, achieving reductions up to 20% through innovative procurement methods.