Strategic Sourcing Manager II: Drive Cost Savings

Cintas Corporation; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintas Corporation seeks a Category Manager II to develop sourcing strategy for internal customers and stakeholders. You will leverage competitive bidding and negotiation to drive cost control and supplier performance, while aligning contracts with business needs.

Responsibilities include analyzing category spend, restructuring vendor bases, and pursuing continuous improvement to foster innovation across assigned product categories.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategy to meet internal customer needs and goals.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Analyze category spend to drive cost savings and supplier base optimization.
• Monitor market conditions and commodity prices to inform purchasing decisions.
• Establish and maintain supplier agreements and business reviews.
• Evaluate supplier performance against business needs and risks.
• Identify annual savings opportunities across categories.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Sourcing/Purchasing

Negotiation

Supply Chain

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cintas Corporation seeks a Category Manager II to develop sourcing strategy for internal customers and stakeholders. You will leverage competitive bidding and negotiation to drive cost control and supplier performance, while aligning contracts with business needs.

Responsibilities include analyzing category spend, restructuring vendor bases, and pursuing continuous improvement to foster innovation across assigned product categories.