Category Manager Senior

Progressive Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Insurance seeks a Senior Category Manager to analyze market data and guide decision-making within the Supplier Data and Systems Management department. Join a diverse team committed to innovation, with responsibilities including contract negotiation, data analysis, and project leadership, all while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract administration or 2+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and consumer data for decision-making.
• Negotiate contracts and collaborate with legal teams.
• Lead complex projects and drive strategic supplier initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Vendor Relationship Management

Contract Administration

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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As a category manager for data in our Supplier Data and Systems Management department, data is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll be instrumental in harnessing this vital resource to propel our enterprise forward. You'll analyze market and consumer data to guide pivotal decision-making processes critical to the business’s success. In this role, you’ll measure and assess data-driven risks to support all business units across the enterprise, ensuring that our strategies are cohesive and aligned with our overarching goals. You’ll negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing, collaborating closely with our Legal team and various business units to develop innovative supplier strategies. Additionally, you’ll lead complex projects, persuade others to embrace new directions and ideas, and make a tangible impact across the entire organization.

Remote work allowed

Must-have Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of five years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
• {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of two years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with supplier and contract management (ideally direct category management experience)
• Experience in negotiating contracts, statement of work, and service level agreements
• Experience influencing leadership decisions, strong prioritization skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and have strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, analyze data, draw insights, and effectively communicate findings through storytelling.
• Advanced computer and analytical skills including Microsoft Office with demonstrated skills in Excel – including the ability to create, manipulate, and formulate spreadsheets – including v-look-up, tables, charts and graphing
  
  

Compensation

• $72,100 - $96,100/ year depending on position level and experience
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
  
  

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2024 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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