Category Manager

Jsr Associates; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jsr Associates is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO spend categories within a growing industrial environment.

The role focuses on driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, optimizing inventory, and influencing procurement strategy across the plant. Collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance is essential to meet plant objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven category management experience required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Freight experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category strategies for MRO and other indirect spend.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Identify cost reduction and inventory optimization opportunities through spend analysis.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance to support plant objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and implement sourcing best practices.
• Present business cases showing measurable savings and process improvements.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Spend analysis

Excel advanced

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

No Sponsorhip available

Will manage spend of over $30M annually.

Role has the potential to grow in scope and level.

Must be versed in MRO (spare parts, consumables, tools, etc.)

Freight experience is a major plus.

A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO spend categories. This newly created role offers the opportunity to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, optimize inventory, and influence procurement strategy within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category strategies for MRO (tooling, supplies, consumables, etc.) and other indirect spend.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Identify cost reduction and inventory optimization opportunities through spend analysis.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance to support plant objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and implement sourcing best practices.
• Present business cases that demonstrate measurable savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven category management experience is required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Freight experience is a plus.
• Collaborative, team oriented approach with excellent communication skills.