Sr Category Manager

Tennant Company; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized leader in cleaning equipment, Tennant Company, seeks a Senior Category Manager to oversee procurement initiatives and drive sourcing strategies. This high-impact role will focus on cost efficiency and supplier performance, essential for optimizing the supply chain. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in strategic sourcing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Deep knowledge of industrial equipment categories.
• Proven experience with cost analysis and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Manage supplier selection and performance management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

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With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

As a Senior Category Manager, you will manage direct sourcing and procurement initiatives for a select group of critical components. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and innovation across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for assigned product lines and services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and business requirements to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management to ensure quality, cost, and delivery goals are met.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with product development and production needs.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and value-added initiatives across the category.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Use data analytics and procurement tools to track performance metrics and improve category visibility.
• Cultivate strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 (seven) years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Deep knowledge of industrial equipment categories (e.g., castings, machined parts, hydraulics, motors, etc.).
• Proven experience with cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Demonstrated experience with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning).
  
  

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $103,000 - 159,500 Annualized

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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