Category Manager

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Community Health, seeks a Category Manager to lead a strategic sourcing portfolio with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing cost across complex categories. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, shape procurement strategies, and oversee vendor performance and team leadership.

The role requires a strong background in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management, plus substantial management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management including four (4) years in a managerial role; or two (2) years at lower level managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Leads a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing.
• Develops and executes procurement strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
• Manages procurement division or category and vendor performance; may manage multiple categories.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.