[Hiring] Sourcing Category Manager @EquipmentShare

Role Description

At EquipmentShare, we’re hiring a Sourcing Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. This position is fully remote.

• Direct and oversee the sourcing and procurement processes for the Construction/Building Products/Consumables across EquipmentShare.
• Negotiate the best pricing and value for products and services in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
• Oversee and manage the creation of new and renewed vendor relationships and contracts.
• Review product quality and effectiveness for EquipmentShare’s needs.
• Guide, mentor & develop team members and vendors to meet business goals and targets.
• Evaluate product vendors and study market trends to identify the best vendor options and predict product availability.
• Assist in the development of standards, processes and best practices for the Procurement department.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across team’s organization-wide to achieve goals and establish transparent procurement processes.
• Review current category services and products to identify areas of price reductions, efficient purchasing, improvements, etc.
• Build solid vendor relationships for common services across the category.
• Collaborate and work with the organization’s management during vendor evaluation and selection, as well as purchase contract negotiations and service level agreements.
• Mine data to drive in-depth analysis of category usage and spend.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• Must have at least 8 years of Construction & Building Products category management experience.
• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth.

Requirements

• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills.
• Solid working knowledge of the complete procurement cycle with a hands-on work style.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and build relationships with key business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors.
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain and Inventory fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles.
• Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver.
• Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills.
• Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in-depth analysis.
• Building and managing diverse vendor relationships.
• Committed to Continuous improvement.
• Personal flexibility and independent worker, self-starter.
• Organizational savvy and innovativeness.
• Effective communication & presentation skills.
• Decision making & crisis management.
• Business influence, interviewing and active listening.
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Generous PTO + paid holidays.
• 401(k) + company match.
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!).
• Company events, food truck nights.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home.
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.