Automation & High-Purity Category Leader

Colonial Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington seeks a Category Manager – Automation & High Purity to own and drive the strategy for assigned product categories. You will collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Specialists to optimize pricing, product availability, and supplier partnerships to support growth.

The role requires strong supplier management, analytical skills, and the ability to translate market opportunities into actionable growth strategies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 4+ years in category management or related field.
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, high-purity products, or related markets preferred.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including pricing, margins, inventory, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the overall category strategy for Automation & High Purity products.
• Manage and strengthen supplier relationships, including performance, pricing, programs, and growth initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Chain to optimize inventory levels and product availability.
• Develop and manage pricing strategies to support margin and growth.
• Identify new products, suppliers, technologies, and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Specialists to drive product adoption and demand creation.
• Partner with Marketing to develop programs that increase awareness and market penetration.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and supplier developments to identify risks.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and supplier performance to develop actionable strategies.
• Serve as the internal resource for product, supplier, pricing, and market knowledge.

Skills

Supplier management

Analytical & financial acumen

Market opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & relationship-building

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Harrington seeks a Category Manager – Automation & High Purity to own and drive the strategy for assigned product categories. You will collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Specialists to optimize pricing, product availability, and supplier partnerships to support growth.

The role requires strong supplier management, analytical skills, and the ability to translate market opportunities into actionable growth strategies across the organization.