Hydraulic Category Manager

Socket.dev; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Winzer Corporation in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Hydraulics Category Manager to bridge franchise needs, suppliers, and purchasing. You will manage product categories for hydraulic fittings, hoses, and MRO items, lead negotiations, and drive pricing and sourcing strategies.

The role emphasizes supplier relations, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous cost improvement. Candidates should have hydraulics experience and be prepared to lead product initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience sourcing or selling industrial hydraulics, abrasives or fasteners
• Hydraulics certification or willingness to become certified
• College degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product categories, including product additions, life cycle and marketing initiatives
• Present a professional appearance and represent the company ethically
• Work closely with marketing, purchasing, and graphics teams
• Respond to franchise and sales rep product suggestions and needs
• Provide timely answers to product issues
• Strive to reduce cost of goods, control expenses, and improve processes
• Generate documentation for product additions
• Be the product expert for the line for inquiries
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain professionalism with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Word and Excel proficiency

Prioritization and multitasking

Oracle Cloud experience

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

Hydraulics certification

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Hydraulics Category Manager position is a key link between the franchise(s), suppliers, and purchasing department. Category Managers are responsible for heavy supplier contact and negotiation. This position is accountable for the addition, prioritization, pricing and sourcing of industrial Hydraulic Fittings, Hoses, and MRO products.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• College degree preferred or equivalent in experience.
• 3+ years of related experience sourcing or selling industrial hydraulics, abrasives or fasteners
• Hydraulics certification from any brand or willingness to become certified.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage and juggle many changing priorities.
• Experience in Oracle Cloud a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage and oversee assigned product categories, including product additions, product life cycle and marketing initiatives to promote your line.
• Present a professional appearance and represent the company in an ethical manner.
• Work closely with other members of marketing, purchasing, and graphics.
• Respond and react to franchise and sales rep product suggestions and needs.
• Provide answers to product issues in a timely fashion.
• Strive to make improvements in cost of goods, controlling expenses, improving technology and time management.
• Be responsible for generating all documentation regarding product additions.
• Maintain a professional and can do attitude to both internal and external employees and franchises.
• Be the product expert for your line for all internal and external inquiries.
• Must be willing to accept additional responsibilities when called upon to do so.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Including KPIs and yearly goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to efficiently use a personal computer equipped with standard keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to communicate in English to locate, read, and report information.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Winzer Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.