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Lead negotiations of Master Vendor Agreements (MVAs) and project-specific commercial terms while coordinating with legal, finance, permitting, and insurance teams Apply strong contracting and commercial skills, including scope development, contract editing and monitoring commercial changes from award through delivery Lead and manage sourcing activities including Requests for Proposal (RFP) reviews, primary bid requests, supplier quoting and evaluation of bids, proposals, and supplier capabilities Coordinate closely with estimating, engineering, legal and construction teams on all supply matters Ensure procurement agreements meet objectives related to safety, cost, schedule, quality and delivery performance Provide procurement market insights and subject-matter expertise (SME) to estimating, project management, and internal teams to support budgeting, pricing validation, and strategic decisions Support project procurement from estimate to execution, validating budgets against supplier pricing and ensuring sourcing strategies align with project needs Responsible for tracking and logging all incoming vendor notices regarding project impacts, including tariff changes, force majeure events, and supply chain disruptions Analyze procurement data and supplier performance metrics to support company KPIs and continuously improve category management processes Supervise and mentor Buyers, as applicable, to ensure alignment with negotiated contracts, material strategies, and supplier commitments Lead, coach, and train Buyers and procurement personnel while fostering knowledge sharing and process improvement Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience Seven+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and/or contract negotiation Experience and knowledge in the commodity required Experience within construction industries preferred Supply Chain Certification (CSCP, CSCM, CPP, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to influence, lead and manage others Strong knowledge of construction process and materials Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts Ability to build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers and internal teams Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers Ability to travel up to 35% Working Environment: When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Develop and execute multi-year commodity procurement strategy supporting the renewable energy project pipeline Identify and engage internal stakeholders across the business to capture category requirements Develop, document, and execute category sourcing strategies using best-cost approaches informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and global economic factors Monitor market technology trends, policy developments and regulatory changes, and adjust procurement strategies accordingly Incorporate market intelligence, analytics, and supplier insights into procurement and contracting strategies Develop and maintain should-cost models to identify cost drivers, and sourcing opportunities to drive competitive advantage Forecast material demand and build capacity models to drive strategies and actions Define negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs and building Total Cost of Ownership Evaluate and segment suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, quality, safety, material sources, and strategic value to the organization Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and product condition while mitigating supply chain risks Lead supplier relationship management for your commodity, including establishing vendor scorecards, addressing and improving performance and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with key supplier/Partner Collaborate with internal technical teams and suppliers to optimize specifications and solutions Support project management during both early-stage project development and late-stage execution Develop specific review guidelines for each key vendor in the category.

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Wanzek Construction Inc

Category Manager (High Voltage)

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Category Manager (Metals)

Decision Making- Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. The Category Manager plays a valuable role in building a strong partnership by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to deliver market leading growth across KDP beverage categories.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc

7-Eleven Category Manager

The candidate will form, lead, and oversee teams of subject matter experts that will define and implement new or enhanced business or technology processes, initiatives, projects, etc., to deliver added value within and outside of Supply Chain. Develop category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas.

Rosendin

Medium Voltage Category Manager

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Switchgear Equipment Category Manager

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Required: Bachelor''s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or a related field• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Retail Analytics, or Customer Strategy within CPG, beverage, or retail industries• Experience working with syndicated data (e.g., Circana, Nielsen) and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, with strong communication and data storytelling skills• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, remote environment with up to 10-15% travel. Preferred: Experience supporting both Regional Grocery and Military customers (DeCA, AAFES, NEXCOM)• Experience with JDA, Blue Yonder, or other space planning/category management tools• Experience in beverage alcohol, spirits, or other DSD categories.

Sazerac Company Inc

Associate Category Manager Military/Grocery

Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years.

Sazerac Company

Associate Category Manager - Military/Grocery

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This role leads the development and execution of data-driven category strategies, delivering actionable insights that shape assortment, pricing, inventory health, and overall commercial performance. The Senior Category Manager will play a critical role in advancing category leadership, optimizing product performance, and driving sustainable growth across the business.

BBB Industries LLC

Sr. Category Manager

The role also oversees major supplier relationships, independently negotiates high value and complex supply agreements, and ensures robust contractual frameworks that support long term collaboration and business success. Strong analytical and implementation skills that trigger levers to sustainably create value through category strategies by developing coherent, creative, "game-changing" sourcing strategies which maximizes own material group potential.

<p>Hilti provides leading-edge technology to the global construction industry. Hilti products, systems and services offer the construction professional innovative solutions with outstanding added value.A global leader, in more than 120 countries, 21,500 team members, 200,000 customer contacts per day, more than 30 innovations per year - This is Hilti."We passionately create enthusiastic customers and build a better future!" by living our clear values of integrity, courage, teamwork and commitment.Hilti is always seeking people who want to move things forward, and bring new perspective and innovative ideas. We continuously invest in the further development of our team members by providing them opportunities across functional and geographical borders as well as to pursue a career as an expert.Discover a global company where you can develop your full potential! </p>

Hilti Inc

Strategic Category Manager

The Category Manager, Infrastructure, Networks, Telecom & End User supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies across infrastructure hardware, network connectivity, telecom/mobile services, and end-user computing. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

<p>JLL is a financial and professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate services and investment management. We create value for companies and institutions that invest in and use real estate. With 60,000 employees across 280 corporate offices worldwide, we serve the local, regional and global real estate needs of corporates and investors in more than 80 countries. Our integrated services offering is grounded in expertise in all property types, a deep understanding of real estate markets and capital markets, and is coordinated and consistent across geographies.</p>

Infrastructure & Telco Category Manager

MasTec Inc

Evaluates alternative and potential categories, products and suppliers based on programs, pricing, market trends, product offering, quality and capacity including discounts, rebates and advertising funds to service ORS Nasco and its key customers. The Category Manager is responsible for supplier selection, product assortment, implementation of strategies and tactics, growing sales and increasing profitability of assigned product classes in line with total category objectives.

ORS Nasco Inc

Category Manager - Bearings and Power Transmission

We have two opportunities available for this role, each supporting important and unique needs: Onboard Customer Experience: Support sourcing and supplier strategies for products and services that shape the onboard Customer experience, including food and beverage, onboard service items, provisioning and distribution services, and Crew meals. Leads end-to-end sourcing, supplier, contracting, and negotiation activities across assigned categories and portfolios with moderate-to-high business impact, managing multiple priorities while delivering business value and operational outcomes.

Southwest Airlines Co

Enterprise SCM Category Manager

We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com.

EssilorLuxottica

Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

About this role: Gartner Category Managers play an essential role leading strategic sourcing opportunities, developing category plans and negotiating highly complex contracts on behalf of multiple stakeholders. You'll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

Gartner Inc

Procurement Category Manager

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IT Procurement Category Manager

The Technology Procurement Category Manager, IT Services supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies across IT managed services, staff augmentation, and systems integration/consulting services. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc

Category Manager, IT Services

Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. The ideal candidate is an experienced CPG professional with proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that fuel sales execution, shelf expansion, and retailer profitability.

Category Manager, Liquor & Club Channel

This Category Manager role will deliver best-in-class insights, analytics, and category strategies that drive growth for both Sazerac brands and supported retailer partners across the Small Format channel . Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years.

Category Manager Jobs in Allen, TX

Category Manager (High Voltage) Wanzek Construction Inc

Category Manager (Metals) Wanzek Construction Inc

7-Eleven Category Manager Keurig Dr Pepper Inc

Medium Voltage Category Manager Rosendin

Switchgear Equipment Category Manager Rosendin

Associate Category Manager Military/Grocery Sazerac Company Inc

Associate Category Manager - Military/Grocery Sazerac Company

Sr. Category Manager BBB Industries LLC

Strategic Category Manager Hilti Inc

Infrastructure & Telco Category Manager JLL

Category Manager (Metals) MasTec Inc

Category Manager (High Voltage) MasTec Inc

Category Manager - Bearings and Power Transmission ORS Nasco Inc

Enterprise SCM Category Manager Southwest Airlines Co

Category Manager - Indirect Procurement EssilorLuxottica

Procurement Category Manager Gartner Inc

IT Procurement Category Manager Gartner

Category Manager, IT Services Jones Lang LaSalle Inc

Category Manager, Liquor & Club Channel Sazerac Company Inc

Category Manager - Small Format Sazerac Company

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