Category Specialist Salary in Independence, KS

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How much does a Category Specialist make in Independence, KS? The average Category Specialist salary in Independence, KS is $81,110 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $67,271 and $94,849. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Frank Beverage Group - Middleton , WI

Frank Beverage Group in Middleton, WI is now hiring a Category Specialist. This position is responsible for evaluating new and current shelf sets for opportunities that will drive sales for our ...

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Category Specialist

Prinova - Salt Lake City , UT

Job Overview The Category Specialist works as key member of purchasing management team to ensure we maintain the best value and collaborate cross functionally to set category strategy. Duties include ...

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Category Specialist

Yami - Brea , CA

As a Category Specialist you will work closely with our merchandisers to maximize the margins and net profit of the assigned brands/products through multiple strategies. These strategies include ...

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Senior Category Management Specialist

The TJX Companies, Inc. - Marlborough , MA

Senior Category Management Specialist What you'll discover * culture and career growth opportunities * Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and India * collaborative ...

LinkedIn - 32 days ago

Category Marketing Specialist, Security

Resideo - Scottsdale , AZ

Resideois seeking a Category Marketing Specialist, Security who is responsible for collaborating on and assisting with the execution of the day-to-day marketing efforts including campaign activity ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 34 days ago

Contract role II Category/Procurement Specialist II Houston TX

XomegaIT Inc - Houston , TX

Category/Procurement Specialist Location: Houston, TX Onsite Duration: 6 months plus Job Description: These include but are not limited to: * Execute auctions and sourcing events etc. as needed (RFI ...

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What does a Category Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Category Specialist

Leads supplier relationship management in close collaboration with the business stakeholders (at same organizational level or one to two levels above and across manufacturing support functions such Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal).

September 04, 2022

Provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects.

November 29, 2022

Assists Product Category Manager with all advertising responsibilities including retrieving advertisements from manufacturer partners, working with creative services on ad placements, review of advertising proofs for production, and working within Stibo for page lay-out and development.

January 14, 2023

Support CM to ensure a deep expertise within the category area, by accessing MI and external knowledge to ensure the category strategy is informed by an intimate knowledge of the supply market, key dynamics and latest thinking within the field.

February 11, 2023

Reviews all new item introductions to determine suitability for inclusion in planograms while managing product unit rationalization to maximize sales, margin and minimize inventory holding costs.

February 25, 2023

Works with leadership to address all aspects of buying, market trends assessment pricing, product availability and operational standards.

March 05, 2023

Demonstrate a high level of independence and self-motivated - take initiative and show resourcefulness while working in a flexible team environment.

March 25, 2023

Understanding of specific category product lines and core customer purchase behavior, especially related to online/digital.

March 26, 2023

Develop and Execute Strategic Marketing Plan to maximum sales, revenue for Sunoco, LP convenience stores and franchise royalty at APlus convenience stores.

March 28, 2023

Manage purchases in the general goods and service category (worth more than $120 million), in accordance with a long-term strategy to be defined according to the requirements of the company and increases the involvement of Purchasing Strategic from 10% to 90%.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Category Specialist in Independence, KS

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67271

94849

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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71211

102353

85898

What is the average salary for Category Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Category Specialist in Independence, KS. The base salary for Category Specialist ranges from $67,271 to $94,849 with the average base salary of $81,110. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,211 to $102,353 with the average total cash compensation of $85,898.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,110	$67,271 - $94,849
Bonus	$4,788	$3,940 - $7,505
Total Pay	$85,898	$71,211 - $102,353

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Category Specialist Salary Near Independence, KS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Bartlesville, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,730 - $95,497	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Joplin, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,538 - $93,816	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Tulsa, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,376 - $96,408	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Broken Arrow, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,161 - $96,104	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Wichita, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,701 - $95,456	COMPARE TO Independence, KS
CITY, STATE Muskogee, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,730 - $95,497	COMPARE TO Independence, KS

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About Independence, Kansas

Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,483. It was named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. Independence is located along the Verdigris River just south of its confluence with the Elk River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.75 square miles (20.07 km2), of which, 7.74 square miles (20.05 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water....

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