Overview About the Opportunity GCG is looking for a Category Manager to join our Supply Chain team! This role offers the flexibility to be remote or hybrid. The Category Manager will be responsible for working within the Communications – Building Technology segment of our operations to develop, implement, and maintain strategies for long-term product success. This role will require a high level of collaboration with departments such as the purchasing and sales team. Maintaining relationships with suppliers will also be a part of your responsibilities in this role. What you’ll do + Analyze data or product portfolio to determine GCG segment trends. + Create long-term development strategies for product categories with the GCG Commercial team. + Responsible for supplier negotiation and contacting suppliers to obtain the best value, operational, and financial terms. + Develop spend shift strategies for the supplier line card. + Improve rebate as a percentage of COGS through supplier programs and spend shift. + Collaborate with the commercial team and buyers to expand product categories. + Effectively communicate key product messaging both internally and externally. + Conduct product evaluation and comparisons to identify alternates. + Identify, manage, and communicate new product introductions. + Address supplier performance management and issue resolutions. + Track Supply Chain key performance indicators and metrics. What you’ll bring + 7+ years of experience as a Category Manager, Procurement Manager, or other relevant experience. + Knowledge of contract negotiation, procurement, marketing, and sales principles. + Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods. + Proven ability to think analytically and strategically. + Ability to collaborate cross functionally with multiple departments. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office. What we offer + Competitive compensation. + Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more. + An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You! About Genuine Cable Group (GCG) At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation, and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the county. Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused . GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. #LI-remote #LI-hybrid #LI-AW1 Job Locations US-Remote ID 2023-1220 Category Operations Position Type Regular Full-Time
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