CoreTrust · 22 hours ago
Category Manager, Material Handling
Hybrid in Nashville
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCoreTrust Purchasing Group is a procurement organization that transforms how professionals buy supplies and services. They are seeking a dynamic Category Manager, Material Handling to support the Material Handling category portfolio by executing day-to-day activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and engaging with members to ensure value delivery and alignment with CoreTrust priorities.
CommercialConsultingManagement ConsultingProcurement
Responsibilities
Support the execution of category strategy and multi-year roadmap in alignment with business goals and member needs
Assist with market, competitor, and supplier analysis to maintain an up-to-date view of pricing, capabilities, trends, and positioning
Gather and synthesize member feedback, spend data, and market inputs to support category planning, continuous improvement, and offering enhancements
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and member advisory groups to support category initiatives and identify savings, value levers, and operational improvements
Contribute to annual category planning activities, including initiative prioritization and budget inputs
Support sourcing activities to secure competitive, value-driven offerings for members, including RFP development, analysis, and supplier evaluations
Assist with supplier segmentation and prioritization to support contracting and relationship management efforts
Participate in supplier negotiations and support end-to-end contract processes in partnership with Legal
Help analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and category expansion opportunities
Support process improvements that enhance procurement effectiveness and deliver incremental GPO value
Support the execution of GTM activities for new or updated offerings in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Portfolio Operations
Act as a category SME to assist Sales teams with member questions, offering details, and solution positioning
Support the development of sales enablement materials, SOPs, and internal documentation
Assist with tracking GTM performance metrics and gathering feedback to support continuous improvement
Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate updates, address issues, and support adoption of offerings
Support monitoring of category and offering performance, including revenue, utilization, and supplier KPIs
Assist with supplier relationship management activities, including business reviews, performance tracking, and issue resolution
Coordinate with Sales, Member Success, and Finance to support visibility into performance and member outcomes
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, members, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing category success
Prepare performance summaries and insights to support leadership updates and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management within a manufacturing or distribution environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
5–7 years of experience supporting sourcing, procurement, or category management activities
Experience working with commercial contracts, supplier negotiations, and spend analysis
Familiarity with Material Handling categories and related buying behaviors
Experience interacting with internal stakeholders and/or external customers or members
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; comfortable working with suppliers, members, and cross-functional teams
Solid communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support fact-based decisions
Working knowledge of supplier economics and sourcing fundamentals
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Proactive, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
Comfortable working independently while taking direction from senior category leadership
Adaptable and effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel approximately 10%, as required
Preferred
GPO experience is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Free individual employee medical coverage
Company subsidized dental and vision coverage
Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
$1500 annual stipend for undergraduate/graduate college courses; $500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications
Free snacks and beverages on-site
Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
Flexible/hybrid work culture
Company
CoreTrust
CoreTrust is the leading procurement partner trusted by businesses, PE firms, public sector, and suppliers for indirect spend.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-08-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Mahesh Shah
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Donato
Chief Product Officer
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