Niagara Bottling · 1 day ago
Category Manager - IT Procurement
Diamond Bar, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $176K/yr
6+ years expNiagara Bottling is seeking a Category Manager for IT Procurement to lead category and operational management of designated spend categories. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing vendor performance, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize category performance.
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Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all category influencers and become the business- wide category subject matter expert from both a technical and commercial perspective
Assist in development of procurement strategies and plans for the category together with stakeholders that would reduce our Total Cost of Ownership and improve availability, quality, service and innovation
Anticipate, negotiate, and execute commercial opportunities on time within the assigned categories under the supervision of the Procurement Manager/Director
Develop, implement, and manage vendor performance metrics, documents, and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan within specified category
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders
Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement
Conduct market and risk analysis to drive category strategies
Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers. Manage the central repository for contracts, including activity planning and the timely execution of contracts
Own vendor qualification process within category by collaborating and developing positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Obtain data from varied sources to identify and support fact-driven opportunities. Ensure analysis is accurate, comprehensive, and robust
Own RFx processes from creation to completion to generate multiple viable bids
Collaborate across departments during SOW development and respective vendor auditing/vetting. Attend off-site vendor tours/audits as needed
Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Project Management to ensure project budgets are met and invoices are paid on time
Qualification
Required
6 Years – Experience in Procurement or other related field
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience Supervising Employees/ Process
Bachelor's Degree in (Business Administration, Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or other related field
Preferred
10+ Years– Experience in Procurement or other related field
10+ Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience Supervising Employees/ Process
Master's Degree in (Business Administration) or other related field
Benefits
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
Company
Niagara Bottling
Niagara Bottling provides bottled water and bottled sports drinks.
5001-10000 employees
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