Procurement Supply Chain Category Manager

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** With general direction from senior procurement leadership and with a focus on one or more small to moderate-sized categories, the Manager, Category leads and oversees the development of category strategies and related implementation processes and procedures to maximize business opportunities. This includes but is not limited to, working with business partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment around goals, strategies, and execution, develop and optimize sources of supply.

** PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* + Owns category, including stakeholder management, negotiation development and execution, in depth market knowledge research, supplier relationships/management, and drive continuous improvement of the given category.

+ Utilizes category expertise to jointly develop category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders - ensuring alignment with all levels of business partners, including Corporate, Area, and Business Units.

+ Leads process standardization and process improvement initiatives to ensure business requirements are achieved

+ Develops and implements effective supplier performance management initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.

+ Develops and achieves YOY goals and objectives to the assigned project(s) and categories. Coaches, mentors, and supports the professional development of department team members.

+ Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, procurement experience or related experience.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Direct experience negotiating contracts involving multiple spend categories.

+ Professional supply chain certification (e.g. CPM, CPSM, Six Sigma) and experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies, Six Sigma, or Lean.

+ 2 years or more of experience leading or providing direction to others.

+ Proficiency with eProcurement systems and MS Office, including advanced MS Excel skills such as VBA programming, macros, and advanced formulas.

+ Strong analytical skills with a focus on details, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership and the ability to develop sourcing strategies and influence executive management.

+ Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and competing timelines.

This role is hybrid 4 days/week onsite with the option to work 1 day/week remote.

** Rewarding Compensation and Benefits*
* Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

- Short- and long-term disability.

- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

- Employee discount programs.

- Retirement plan with a generous company match.

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Benefits:  

_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

** ABOUT THE COMPANY*
* Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while…