Hybrid Category Manager II

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Category Manager at Graco managing procurement initiatives for various commodities. Developing category strategies and overseeing supplier partnerships while ensuring cost optimization and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Drive procurement initiatives across your assigned commodities.
  • Champion cost optimization, foster innovation, and support operational excellence in key categories.
  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for your assigned commodities.
  • Manage full-cycle sourcing processes such as RFIs and RFPs.
  • Act as the primary procurement consultant for designated groups.
  • Oversee and nurture supplier partnerships.
  • Monitor and report essential procurement metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, MIS, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
  • A minimum of five years' experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably within direct commodities.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts, managing vendor performance, and delivering measurable cost optimization.
  • Adaptability to changing business conditions.
  • Great project management and influence skills

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Stock purchase plan
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job title

Category Manager II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$74,100 - $129,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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