Category Manager

Category Manager

16 Jun 2024
Texas, Houston, 77001 Houston USA

Category Manager

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HIRE Technology is seeking a Category Manager for a great Fortune company in Houston. This is a 6 month contract to hire, with great potential for extended renewal or conversion to FTE. This job is 100% remote working until further notice.

Category Manager:
A supply chain professional specialized in Category Management as well as the planning and executing of associated projects.
Specific Job Responsibilities include:
  • Responsible for end-to-end governance of professional services delivery and vendor engagement
  • Oversee category strategy for facilities categories, including services, packaging, supplies, and energy.
  • Manages day-to-day implementation of proposed policy and processes
  • Responsible for driving vendor engagement to improve programs, drive optimal service and cost, and resolve concerns.
  • Establishes and maintains proactive communication with internal stakeholders
  • Ensures a consistent and seamless user experience across the company
  • Leads and supports contract negotiations and coordinates the review and approval process between all involved parties.
  • Works with the Finance and others to measure compliance, track KPIs and report progress
Required Skills and Qualifications


  • 6 - 8 years of related experience in information technology, supply chain
  • Minimum of 2 years Category Management experience within a distribution, retail or wholesale environment preferred.
  • Experience as Project Manager, managing and tracking projects.
  • Advocate for the change management process, open to new ideas.
  • Demonstrates understanding of vendor management concepts and implementation techniques, including contract negotiation and vendor performance monitoring.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrates ability to define and manage processes.
  • Familiarity with legal terms and ability to communicate effectively with legal counsel.
  • Superior interpersonal skills; is seen as a mediator with the ability to diffuse potential conflicts between people and/or groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, conduct presentation sessions and effectively lead discussions.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
  • Ability to work in a high activity/fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates the highest level of professional maturity; continuous self-assessment and improvement.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced MS Office skills – Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Sharepoint experience

Remote Working indefinitely

Local candidates only

No Visa sponsorship provided

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC15509044
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    Depends on Experience
  • Hiring Company
    Hire Technology
  • Date
    2021-06-11
  • Deadline
    2021-08-10
  • Category

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