Sourcing Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage sourcing and procurement activities for Construction, Building Products, and Consumables throughout EquipmentShare.

• Negotiate pricing and value propositions for products and services.

• Establish and renew relationships with vendors and manage contracts.

• Assess product quality and effectiveness.

• Mentor, guide, and develop both team members and vendors.

• Evaluate product vendors and analyze market trends.

• Create standards, processes, and best practices for Procurement.

• Collaborate organization-wide to ensure transparent procurement processes.

• Identify opportunities for price reductions, efficient purchasing, and overall improvements.

• Foster vendor relationships for commonly used category services.

• Work with management during vendor evaluation, selection, contract negotiations, and service level agreements.

• Analyze data for comprehensive insights into category usage and spending.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Construction & Building Products category management.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.

• Professional certifications are preferred, such as CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or proof of ongoing professional development.

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire procurement cycle.

• Deep knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Inventory fundamentals.

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to cultivate relationships with key business stakeholders and third-party vendors.

• Skills in contract negotiation and ongoing management.

• Proficient in data mining for detailed analysis.

• Experience in building and managing diverse vendor relationships.

• Understanding of effective supplier risk management techniques.

• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

• Some positions may require passing a drug test, based on job responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Stipend for gym membership and wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!).

• Company events, including food truck nights.

• 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually.

• Opportunities for career advancement, leadership training, and professional development.