Senior Category Manager: Growth & Strategy

Anixter International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Manager - Category Management to lead category strategy, supplier growth plans, and product assortment optimization. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to identify growth opportunities and oversee cross-functional execution in a hybrid work environment.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive profitability, and guide negotiations. The role requires 5+ years in sales/marketing/product management, experience in electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing or related field.
• 5+ years in sales, marketing or product management.
• 2+ years people management or category management experience.
• Experience in electrical distribution market.
• Strong cross-functional influence and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to identify cost, spend and pricing optimization opportunities to improve profitability for the category.
• Conduct supplier contracting for term improvements and negotiate terms.
• Support development of an optimized Product Assortment & Merchandising strategy.
• Manage supplier contracting to improve operational and financial terms.
• Support marketing plan development and execution.
• Effectively communicate key product messaging internally and externally.
• Conduct product evaluations to identify alternates and new introductions.
• Identify, manage and communicate new product introductions.

Skills

Category management

Sales & marketing

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Electrical distribution

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Job description

Wesco International, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Manager - Category Management to lead category strategy, supplier growth plans, and product assortment optimization. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to identify growth opportunities and oversee cross-functional execution in a hybrid work environment.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive profitability, and guide negotiations. The role requires 5+ years in sales/marketing/product management, experience in electrical