What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at SSi People?
Job Title: Category Manager
Location: Fully Remote
Description
With over 25 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
Location: Fully Remote
Description
- Join our dynamic, cross-functional team as a Category Manager, where you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing our Free Cash Flow from a Global Procurement perspective. This position offers flexible working hours and the convenience of working remotely.
- As a Category Manager, you’ll be part of a team driving Free Cash Flow improvement from a Global Procurement perspective. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business operations and growth.
- Lead industry analysis to understand the size, key players, and specific characteristics of the industry
- Conduct client requirement analysis to comprehend our clients’ procurement needs
- Influence suppliers to stimulate innovation, process improvement, and cost management
- Develop comprehensive category strategies based on customer and industry analyses
- Lead contract negotiations and manage existing and new contracts
- Identify opportunities for expanded supplier relationships to enhance business partnerships
- Doctorate degree OR Bachelor degree and 4 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
- Experience in working capital improvement and payment extension is preferred
- Experience in sourcing/procurement
- Proficiency in statistical analysis
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with and lead a team
- Project management skills
- Analytical skills
With over 25 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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