Senior Category Manager – Concrete & Building Chemicals

White Cap; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap seeks a seasoned Category Manager to lead profitable growth across product categories in a hybrid Atlanta setting. You will craft strategies, manage pricing, and collaborate with merchandising and field teams to optimize assortment and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and overseeing forecasting, pricing, and P&L results while aligning with regulatory and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develops category strategies and business plans to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Sets pricing strategies and ensures competitive pricing across the category.
• Leads business review processes and coordinates assortment decisions.
• Manages supplier relationships and negotiates terms for the category.
• Oversees supplier portfolio strategy including import vs domestic sourcing.
• Drives forecasting and supply chain setup for merchandising programs.
• Assumes full P&L responsibility with emphasis on sales, gross margin, and EBITDA.

Skills

Category management

Strategic planning

Supplier negotiations

P&L management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

White Cap seeks a seasoned Category Manager to lead profitable growth across product categories in a hybrid Atlanta setting. You will craft strategies, manage pricing, and collaborate with merchandising and field teams to optimize assortment and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and overseeing forecasting, pricing, and P&L results while aligning with regulatory and environmental guidelines.