Tech Category Manager — Strategic Sourcing & Innovation

The Pokémon Company International; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,052 - 113,165; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid family leave

Employer-paid life insurance

401k Employer Matching

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International in Bellevue is seeking a Category Manager, Technology to develop and execute category management strategies in alignment with business needs. This role involves strategic sourcing and managing supplier relationships to enhance value. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in a related field and a bachelor's degree. The competitive salary range is between $85,052 and $153,189 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Hybrid work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience (in the technology category is preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for respective groups in alignment with Category Management objectives.
• Coordinate and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories.
• Manage supplier performance within the supplier relationship management framework.

Skills

Spend Analysis (Excel – Tableau – SpendHQ)

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Lifecycle Management

Supplier Performance Management

Market Intelligence & Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Demand/Supply Planning

Financial and Data Analysis

Goods and Services Technical Knowledge

Project Management

Commercial Term Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

The Pokémon Company International in Bellevue is seeking a Category Manager, Technology to develop and execute category management strategies in alignment with business needs. This role involves strategic sourcing and managing supplier relationships to enhance value. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in a related field and a bachelor's degree. The competitive salary range is between $85,052 and $153,189 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Hybrid work environment is offered.