Join Our Team as a Category Manager!
High Growth + Highly Stable + Global + Autonomy + Great Benefits
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If you’re passionate about innovative manufacturing solutions and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
A Bit About Us
At our company, we specialize in cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, blending technology with exceptional craftsmanship to deliver top-notch products. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a strong market presence, we are on the brink of significant growth and industry leadership.
Why Join Us?
* Enjoy a Hybrid Work Schedule
* Experience Stability with High Growth
* Seize the Opportunity to Grow in a thriving organization!
* Be part of a Stable Company with a strong industry reputation and career growth potential!
* Thrive in a Collaborative, High-Impact Environment where your critical thinking is valued!
Job Details
We are exclusively seeking a Category Manager for a global manufacturing company with a strong Midwest presence. This role is pivotal within a growing team responsible for shaping the supply chain strategy across multiple product lines.
As a Category Manager, you will manage spending and suppliers for your divisions. We’re looking for someone with a blend of strategic and execution skills, eager to contribute to a brand-new team.
What You’ll Do:
* Develop sourcing strategies to enhance supplier quality, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings.
* Oversee buyers, optimize inventory levels, and lead supplier negotiations.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to execute supplier management programs.
* Approve purchase orders, manage major project awareness, and oversee supplier onboarding.
* Engage with global stakeholders, with opportunities to travel and represent the team at global supply chain summits.
Ideal Background:
* 7+ years in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Strong international sourcing experience; familiarity with imported components.
* Able to navigate both tactical (POs, inventory, buyer oversight) and strategic (supply base optimization, risk mitigation) tasks.
* Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or industry certification preferred (CPM, CSCP, etc.).
Why It’s a Great Role:
* You’ll report directly to a leader building out a new team, ensuring you have the time to ramp up without feeling overwhelmed.
* This is your chance to modernize and shape sourcing processes from the ground up, with strong leadership support and visibility.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? We can’t wait to meet you!
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