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Category Management Specialist – Experienced
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Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66652, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Leading supply chain strategy, including suppliers to grow, maintain, develop, and exit
- Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
- Informing sourcing activities, including strategic sourcing, alternate / dual sourcing, part qualification, customer qualification / approval, long-term contracting
- Negotiating agreements, including letters of intent (LOIs), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), pricing, distribution rights / agreements, capacity agreements, exclusivity rights, most favored nation terms, etc.
- Issuing and assessing requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotes (RFQ), and/or other solicitations
- Developing new sources / manufacturers, including conducting capability assessments, capacity assessments, customer and part qualification / approval
- Collaborating with BCA and BDS Category Management
- Apply best practices and structure to manage and drive projects to fruition; able to prioritize multiple critical projects.
- Communication. Communicate effectively up and down the organization and skillfully present to executive leadership.
- 8+ years of related work experience
- 6+ years of Supply Chain experience
- 2+ years of experience with risk identification and mitigation plans
- Experience working cross functionally and building positive relationships
- Experience in problem solving and strategic decision making
- Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 10-20% of the time)
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