Associate Category Manager: Global Sourcing & Savings (Hybrid)

Grainger; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 81 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Student Loan Refinancing

Financial Counseling

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Résumé du poste

Grainger is seeking an Associate Category Manager to develop procurement strategies across indirect spend. You will lead global sourcing activities, manage negotiations, and drive cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders.

The role reports to the Manager, Category Manager and offers hybrid work from Lake Forest, IL or Chicago with travel as needed. Strong analytical and contract skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business or supply chain field.
• 3+ years in category management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, or global sourcing.
• Experience developing strategies and managing sub-category sourcing with substantial spend.
• Ability to assess and communicate financial and contractual plans at all levels.
• Proficiency in redlining and negotiating master agreements and addenda.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing plans for sub-categories with significant spend.
• Lead global sourcing activities, including vendor analysis and negotiation strategy.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project statuses and market changes.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark costs using research tools.
• Identify procurement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Connaissances

Category Management

Indirect Procurement

Contract Negotiations

Global Sourcing

Spend Analysis

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Description du poste

Grainger is seeking an Associate Category Manager to develop procurement strategies across indirect spend. You will lead global sourcing activities, manage negotiations, and drive cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders.

The role reports to the Manager, Category Manager and offers hybrid work from Lake Forest, IL or Chicago with travel as needed. Strong analytical and contract skills are essential.