Category Manager - Gear

Salary Range

$ - $/Yr

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth  offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Rosendin is committed to integrity, diversity and growth. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the opportunity to be a shareholder at a company that is experiencing growth and success.

The Category Manager will develop and implement procurement category strategies for critical equipment, gear, commodities, lighting or other spend categories as assigned, aligned with project objectives for cost, quality and schedule. Experience in the electrical construction industry in areas such as switch gear, generators, transformers and UPSs is valued.

You will form, lead, and oversee teams of subject matter experts to define and implement new or enhanced business or technology processes, initiatives and projects to deliver value within and outside of Procurement. The focus is to achieve best value while improving efficiencies from estimate to contract close-out to drive savings across the company.

• Pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategies to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and to position Rosendin as a market leader and preferred client of our key Vendors.

• Incorporate business requirements into sourcing plans, RFPs, and category strategies.

• Gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve processes and optimize results to support category strategies.

• Oversee the development and delivery of effective negotiation and contracting strategies for strategic suppliers.

• Develop comprehensive implementation plans to execute category strategies with stakeholders and end users.

• Negotiate and review NDAs, Contracts and Agreements with key Vendors.

• Lead change management efforts at senior management levels and contribute to company growth through innovation strategies.

• 7-10 years' experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role

• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership

• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow

• Foster relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to create value and achieve total cost of ownership that meets business goals, supported by performance benchmarks.

• Perform Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value.

• Lead Local business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations.

• Assess current and future business processes for best work practice and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices.

• Monitor the global supply market for indices, trends, pricing, vendor capacity and new product developments; keep stakeholders informed of market changes and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results.

• Support Estimators and Project Managers with developing bids and executing contracts involving switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS, PDU, and STS.

• Perform technical and commercial analysis of specifications and bids to ensure best value and reduce risk.

• Build wide networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.

• Keep up to date with vendor product innovations to leverage the company’s market position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Minimum 5 years' electrical construction procurement / Sales / Quotation experience.

• Preferred:
  Experience at a Switchgear Electrical Manufacturer.

• Experience at a distributor doing Takeoffs and Quotes.

• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification, Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred, or equivalent Supply Chain Procurement Certificate.

• Thorough knowledge of the electrical construction industry in areas such as switch gear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS, PDU, and STS.

• Demonstrated…