Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ABOUT US:
RS Integrated Supply is one of the world’s leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to
manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of
Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation
enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies
in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace.
We have more than quadrupled in size over the last six years growing our client spend from $80m
to $600m.
COMPENSATION: $90k - $120k
SCHEDULE: Hybrid, working in office Tues-Wed and working from home on Mond, Thurs, Fri
ABOUT THE ROLE
In alignment with the Global company strategy and ambition and in conjunction with the Global
Procurement organization, the Category Manager plays a leading role in the development,
stakeholder alignment and implementation of the Global / Regional category strategies for the
assigned procurement categories.
Main purpose of the role is to:
o Lead and manage robust category strategy development, stakeholder alignment (internal
and external) and strategy implementation of the assigned Global / Regional categories
taking into account Global / Regional / Local market requirements and supply base
offering. This will include, but not limited to, data collection, analytics, supplier selection
and engagement, contract negotiation, contract implementation and supplier performance
monitoring.
o Deliver to RS Integrate Supply the best profit generation via subscription fee agreement.
o Accountable to work closely with Sourcing Managers and Operation Teams to ensure
client’s contractual commitments (savings, KPI delivery) are met.
o Maintain the accuracy of the e-catalogue for the assigned categories by analysing content
for accuracy and completeness using quality assurance tools.
o Provide external market intelligence for the assigned categories to constantly assess the
most suitable category strategy is in place.
o Assess potential risk across the assigned categories, lead and manage risk mitigation plan where required.
o Contribute to the company ESG and sustainable sourcing agenda.
o Explore and assess potential synergies with RS Group for the assigned categories
o Support other Category Managers in various category management activities as needed.
o Deliver on other duties as per business requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
strategy, alternative product introduction, volume concentration, best-price evaluation
(distributor vs manufacturer direct), etc.
corrective action plan are in place to improve performance time over time
the required timelines.
To ensure success, the category manager is working in close collaboration with the Buyers, the
Sourcing managers, the Operation Teams, Finance and Business Development.
Where applicable, the category manager is accountable for the recruitment, on-boarding, training,
development and the performance of the direct reports.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
preferred.
MRO related materials or relevant categories is recommended.
learn and work with MS Project.
recommended. A working knowledge of M.R.P., JIT, and related systems is desirable.
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