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Mortenson · 6 hours ago

Category Manager I Consumables & Indirect | Mortenson

Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Category Manager I – Consumables & Indirect, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for consumables & indirect materials and services categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Category Strategy for Assigned Indirect Categories (~50%)

Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across operations and business services to capture category requirements

Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis

Develop Sourcing Strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits

Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change

Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies

Manage relationships with key Suppliers at the Leadership level

Conducts supplier business reviews

Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance

Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed

Responsible for category financial results for assigned categories. Develop strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals

Supply Chain Operations for Consumables Category (~50%)

Responsible for managing and implementing short and long-term sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives for the Consumables category

Execute sourcing initiatives in alignment with strategic plans and supply chain strategies

Negotiate and maintain contracts and agreements with key suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitiveness

Establish strong and effective relationships with key suppliers (existing and new) to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while leveraging the combined buying power of Mortenson’s operations

Collaborate across all business functions to formulate, implement, and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies

Monitor and analyze industry trends and lead the implementation of best practices for supply chain

People Leadership

Lead the work of Consumables procurement team, while establishing strategies for sourcing and supply chain with process excellence focus

Foster teamwork, collaboration, and integration within Supply Chain and across Mortenson to provide cohesive solutions and ensure effective delivery of strategy

Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Champion superior customer service by ensuring a customer focused approach and strong service orientation

Qualification

Category ManagementSupply Chain ManagementERP SystemsSourcing StrategyTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

8+ years of experience strategically managing Consumables category material and services spend. Experience managing other indirect categories is a plus

2 years + experience managing a team

Knowledge of ERP systems (such as Oracle) and capabilities

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Identity Theft Protection

Company

Mortenson

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Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.

Founded in 1954

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees