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Whataburger · 1 month ago

Category Manager - Textiles

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Whataburger is seeking a Category Manager to oversee and manage a specific group of goods or services within their procurement function. The role focuses on optimizing procurement, ensuring value for money, and requires strong negotiation skills and market understanding.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a comprehensive category strategy, considering the organization's objectives, market trends, and potential risks

Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation within the category

Conducts market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Develops and maintains a preferred supplier list for the category, ensuring that suppliers meet the organization's standards and expectations

Leads contract negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and payment terms

Ensures that contracts are in compliance with the organization's policies and legal requirements, and that they adequately address potential risks

Oversees the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents

Monitors and analyzes category spend, identifying trends, opportunities for cost savings, and potential areas for improvement

Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category, reporting on progress and achievements to senior management

Ensures that procurement activities within the category are in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations

Qualification

Category ManagementMarket ResearchNegotiation SkillsMS Office ProficiencyWorkday ProficiencyTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of related college education and experience

5+ years' experience preferably in a purchasing or category management preferably in a restaurant industry

Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Visio (as applicable)

Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)

Ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff

Ability to work in a team environment

Basic understanding of Category Management of in-direct goods and services

Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities

Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs

Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary

Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential

Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance

Opportunities for Career Development and Growth

Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1

Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement

Paid Corporate Holidays

401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match

Paid Parental Leave – Subject to Eligibility Requirements

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Scholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are Eligible!

Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)

Discounted Meals For You and a Guest

Wireless Service Discounts

Computer & Software Discounts

Fitness / Gym Discounts

Awards and Recognition For All You Do

Retirement Celebration Program

Company

Whataburger

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Whataburger is a Food & Beverages company that offers a variety of burgers and other snack items.

Founded in 1950

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.whataburger.com

H1B Sponsorship

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