Category Manager

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Community Health is seeking a Category Manager to lead a strategic sourcing category, design procurement strategies, and drive cost optimizations while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

The role requires experienced leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of vendor performance across multiple categories within a government procurement setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of professional experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management with four years in a managerial role or two years at the lower level.

Responsibilities

• Leads a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing.
• Develops and executes procurement strategies to maximize savings and satisfaction.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages the procurement division or category and vendor performance.
• May manage multiple categories.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Category Manager

Agency:

Department of Community Health

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006984

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$85,000

Job Description:

Leads a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing. Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for assigned complex category(s). Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages the procurement division or category and vendor performance. May manage multiple categories. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management which includes four (4) years in a managerial role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr, Purchasing (FEM050) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.