Category Manager

Responsibilities: Proactive, detail oriented, organized individual and dedicated team player leading the Procurement department in all development, training, and implementation of procedures regarding direct project purchases, purchase order management, proper receiving, and storage/handling/tracking of all purchased items for the support of our operations, sales, and service teams in their market. Owns the end-to-end sourcing and purchasing performance for the assigned material categories.

Job Description

• Lead commercial negotiations with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to secure pricing, rebates, and volume discounts.
• Develop and manage preferred vendor programs, performance reviews, and contract renewals.
• Build category road maps and aggregate demand.
• Conduct spend analysis across suppliers, categories, and business units to identify consolidation opportunities, pricing variances, and savings potential.
• Drive PO centralization through collaboration with project managers and operations.
• Continually seek out and build group buying opportunities across all markets for all direct cost material purchases to ensure maximum cost savings and efficiencies and inventories to meet business needs.
• Manage all direct material purchases through requisitions.
• Maintain useful and up-to-date vendor and material database for the organization using proprietary software.
• Assist and communicate with management, project team, and warehouse personnel in the purchasing of direct project materials in a timely and economical manner.
• Create all group buy and stocking orders based on best value pricing, market need, and project requirements.
• Manage all purchase orders for direct costs. Includes office, warehouse, and field direct material purchases.
• Monitor all purchase orders regarding proper use including coding, product description, vendor, and pricing.
• Maintain procurement documents in an organized manner in Teams Procurement file.
• Maintain all preferred vendor list and rebates.
• Support warehouse manager and Category Manager – Indirects with allocated material inventories.
• Promote and actively participate in Chamberlin’s Safety Program and use safe work practices.
• Learn, understand, and promote Chamberlin’s core values of safety, quality and teamwork.
• Desire to advance within the Chamberlin career track.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Jobs Requirements- Experience: At least two years of related experience in purchasing and procurement, preferably in a commercial construction application.

• Skills: English speaking, Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and PowerPoint, bilingual preferred, excellent communicator with internal sales ability

• Abilities/Requirements:

• Must be able to analyze Excel and ERP systems.

• Must be able to team build and implement new procedures across warehouse and operational teams.

• Must be able to build relationships with vendors and structure group purchases with their support.

• Must be able to work independently and lead by example.

• Must be able to read and understand project specifications.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

• Must be able to work outside in changing weather conditions.

• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week and overtime when necessary.

• Must be looking for full time employment with a desire to advance within the company.

• Education Required:

High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred.