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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS9812252

Duluth, GA, USA

$120,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Proactive Problem-Solver
  • Cross-Functional Team Leader

About the candidate

Our candidate is a Senior Category Manager who brings over eight years of experience in the domain of category management and strategic sourcing, specifically within the foodservice industry. Having developed and executed numerous successful procurement strategies, they have proven adept in optimizing supplier relationships, significantly reducing costs, and enhancing overall profitability and quality standards. Known for a proactive approach to challenges and excellent team collaboration skills, our candidate excels in environments that require balancing multiple priorities and rapid adaptability.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Strategies: Achieved a notable 15% reduction in procurement costs through shrewd supplier negotiations while retaining product quality, demonstrating a firm grasp on balancing financial efficiency with operational requirements.
  • Relationship and Team Management: Expert in managing cross-functional teams and maintaining robust supplier relationships, critical in streamlining processes and ensuring the seamless launch of new projects.
  • Operational Efficiency: Enhanced operational efficiencies across multiple roles, including a 20% increase in supplier compliance rates which contributed directly to better project timelines in a medium-sized construction firm setting.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement and Category Management: Specialized in managing intricate category dynamics in highly competitive sectors, focusing on cost-effective and quality-centric procurement solutions.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Adept in devising and executing sourcing strategies that correspond with corporate goals, utilizing comprehensive market analysis and supplier evaluation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in liaising with various departmental teams to ensure the optimal alignment of procurement activities with broader business objectives, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction.