Category Manager

Ref: AS6174561

Atlanta, GA

$150,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Category Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Expert Negotiator

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Category Manager with over a decade of expertise in the procurement arena, particularly focusing on the mobile and construction equipment sectors on an international scale. Their expertise is marked by a strong capacity for strategic planning and execution, which they have efficiently applied in both regional and global roles. This impressive background is complemented by a knack for fostering collaboration across departments and leveraging data analytics to drive procurement efficiency and compliance.

Previously involved with large manufacturing and regional equipment suppliers, the candidate has consistently succeeded in developing category strategies that significantly cut costs and enhance supplier performance, proving their ability to manage and optimize supply chain operations effectively.

What makes them great?

• Supplier Management: Expert in leading a diverse supplier base, negotiating effectively to align supplier output with company needs.
• Operational Collaboration: Has a notable history of working synergistically with engineering and cross-functional teams to match product specifications with market demands.
• Performance Improvement: Led projects that streamlined sourcing processes, achieving a 20% improvement in lead times and enhanced supplier alignments with business goals.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Procurement: Proven ability in crafting strategies that optimize costs and maximize supplier performance.
• Cost Reduction & Efficiency: Documented success in implementing initiatives that reduced total cost of ownership by 15% and improved operational efficiency in project alignments.
• Data Analytics: Skilled in employing data-driven approaches to refine procurement processes and enhance decision making.