Category Manager - Consumables

Overview

Summary Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Category Manager I – Consumables who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for consumables & indirect materials and services categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships. Responsibilities also include managing the consumables purchasing team and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet timelines and requirements.

Hiring Location: Minneapolis, MN

• Develop, implement, monitor and manage Consumables Category Strategy
• Responsible for managing and implementing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Consumables category.
• Execute sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations.
• Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers at the leadership level.
• Conduct supplier business reviews.
• Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance.
• Leverage supplier relationships to assist buyers with expedites as needed.

• People Leadership
• Lead the work of the Consumables procurement team, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with a process excellence focus.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
• Build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer-focused approach and strong service orientation.

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role strategically managing and expanding categories and suppliers (a strong background in consumables categories preferred)
• Experience managing a team of direct reports (preferred)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (such as Oracle) and capabilities.
• Strong understanding of consumables & indirect materials and services purchasing processes and procedures
• Strong business acumen with skills in strategic thinking and negotiation
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience in hiring, coaching, and mentoring a team of professionals to anticipate needs and achieve short and long-term goals (preferred)
• Ability to influence without authority
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Current driver’s license

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $153,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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