[Hiring] Category Manager @Aston Carter

Role Description

A highly reputable manufacturing company is looking for an Sr Category Manager to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to global ownership of a defined category, with a strong emphasis on building and executing long-term, 5–10 year category strategies aligned to business objectives.

• Own and execute the sourcing strategy for a specific category or sub-category, ensuring alignment with overall business and supply chain objectives
• Manage the full lifecycle of suppliers, including selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance management
• Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions
• Drive cost savings and cost optimization initiatives, taking direct ownership of cost reduction targets and outcomes
• Partner closely with engineering and operations teams to support sourcing decisions and evaluate technical requirements
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using scorecards, KPIs, and regular business reviews
• Actively manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance and accountability
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as capacity constraints, single-source exposure, and continuity risks
• Analyze data, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership (TCO) to inform sourcing strategies
• Execute sourcing initiatives end-to-end, ensuring timely and effective delivery of results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on priorities and timelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing processes and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 12+ years of Supply Chain experience required
• 5+ years owning a category
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing (not transactional buying)
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute long-term category strategies
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

Requirements

• This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ
• The pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $160,000.00/yr
• Individual compensation offered will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors

Benefits

• Great benefits package
• Work-life balance
• Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2026.