[Hiring] Category Manager @Turtle and Hughes

Role Description

The Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Category Manager - (MRO) will manage national and/or regional MRO categories and sub-categories. Responsibilities include:

• Identify and engage with internal stakeholders to capture category/commodity requirements.
• Enhance data and ensure supplier qualification and compliance.
• Develop & execute detailed category strategy.
• Conduct or support contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Deliver category productivity through price, rebates, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy and quarterly supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within categories.
• Provide subject matter expertise through direct experience and/or vendor collaboration.

This is a USA remote position where the candidate must live in a state where we have Integrated Supply business.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in related field/operations/supply chain/sourcing MRO related materials.
• Knowledge of quality assurance philosophies, practices, and techniques.
• 4-year college degree desired (B.S. Technical degree preferred).
• CPM (preferred).
• Strong negotiation and planning skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum day to day supervision.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to understand vendor contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Excel and Access.
• Ability to travel.

Requirements

• A technical background with familiarity of Maintenance, Repair and Operating Materials is recommended.
• A working knowledge of M.R.P., JIT, and related systems is desirable.
• The individual must have good interpersonal communication skills as this position will interact with all levels of management both inside and outside the company.
• Travel may be required to various supplier locations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts