Category Manager, Packaging Salary at Paslode BETA

About Us: Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 14 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical and packaging. Our company has manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Finland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Description: This individual will be a leader on the Direct Procurement team with oversight of multiple categories of direct spend. The ideal candidate will be well versed in multiple categories with specific experience in manufacturing, with preference given to those with an understanding of industrial manufacturing. The role requires management of multiple contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives (e.g. RFPs) at any given time. The selected candidate will partner with stakeholders globa

Category Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you a strategic product leader ready to drive business growth? As a Category Manager at Uline, you'll shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team – all while making a direct impact on our success. If you have an eye for market trends and the ability to inspire teams to success, you belong at Uline! This is not a technical or service-related role. Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion. Position Responsibilities Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within your assigned product category. Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships. Organize vendor visits to understand the manufacturing process and keep a pulse on market trends. Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts. Make a direct impact in inc

A global, family-owned food manufacturer with over 200 years of history is adding a category manager to the team! As a leading producer of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the U.S., it operates 12 manufacturing facilities serving various trade channels and is dedicated to delivering top-quality products. Summary: The Category Manager will be the category expert, providing top-tier insights and actionable recommendations for retail customers. This role involves analyzing data, identifying insights, and proposing solutions to drive profitable category growth. The Category Manager will collaborate across functions to influence Category Growth Strategies focused on shopper centricity, sales growth, and market share gains. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the subject matter expert for Pasta Sauce, Vinegar, and Asian Categories. Utilize syndicated and customer loyalty data to support informed decision-making. Generate reports to provide insights, identify opportunities, and drive catego

Looking to make your next career move? Kelly is hiring for a Senior Category Manager in Evanston, IL! This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at a well-established food manufacturing company with a great employee culture. Direct hire, permanent role Salary: $130,000 + 10% bonus Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, and 401k! Summary Lead the development of category growth strategies, utilizing shopper and retail insights, competitive analysis and market data. Serve as the primary category expert and advisor for key US retail partners, providing strategic guidance on product assortment, pricing, placement and promotional activities. Conduct in-depth analysis of consumer behavior, market trends, and sales performance using syndicated data sources (e.g. Circana, Nielsen) to identify growth opportunities. Develop actionable insights to drive category performance and

Job Title: Category Manager Location-Type: Hybrid In Northbrook IL ( 3 days/week onsite) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 4 month contract-to-hire Rate: Reporting to Senior Manager - Global Category Management, this role will lead the development and execution of category plans for the enterprise IT and Strategic Support functions (HR, Marketing, Legal and Finance) along with supporting the Contingent Workforce category. The manager of this area will be responsible for implementing a range of initiatives to support the client and their and Global Sourcing objectives. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop Category Plans and sourcing strategies containing a portfolio of key initiatives Lead or support category planning and execution Lead key sourcing initiatives, achieving best value within acceptable risk. Contribute to the development of the annual pipeline of sourcing initiatives Rationalize the number of suppliers and reduce fragmentation in the spend base to simplify the supplier landscape and

Company Summary Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 15 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and 650 team membersand we're just getting started! Primary Function: Category Manager's success will be defined by unlocking the full potential for the categories they are responsible for. This revolves around delivering on the objectives and key results that are defined by Zoro. Those activities are currently driving product line expansion, improving customer repeat rates and analyzing strategic areas of growth through category reviews. In order to be successful with these OKRs, a category manager will need to partner with key existing suppliers while facilitating development with new suppliers. We expect our Ca

As a Category Manager you will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing cost structures, and ensuring a consistent and high-quality supply of ingredients and materials. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Culinary, Operations, and Finance, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for consolidating vendors and transitioning to distributor-based procurement, leading RFP processes, and supporting the commercialization of private-label products. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive initiatives and solve critical issues in procurement, operations, and culinary that impact COGs and overall business performance. Location This role will be based in our Chicago IL office and our Chicago based partner sites, it will be hybrid onsite 3 days a week. On the Plate Lead vendor consolidation initiatives by transitioning from direct procurement

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here Job Description As a Category Manager, you will be empowered and expected to grow margin and profitability of your product lines, enabling the BU to meet its overall financial objective. You will provide thought leadership