Strategic Category Leader - Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations

5 Star Recruitment; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Category Manager in Roseville, California. This key role involves leading supplier sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships within various operational sectors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive benefits and requires effective communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a Senior or Lead category manager role.
• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing of suppliers for assigned categories.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Analyze data and market intelligence on spend categories.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Business software

Job description

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Category Manager in Roseville, California. This key role involves leading supplier sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships within various operational sectors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position offers competitive benefits and requires effective communication and leadership capabilities.