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RR Donnelley · 8 hours ago

Category Manager, Labels - Direct Materials Procurement

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

RRD is a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and business services, serving many of the world's leading brands. The Category Manager will be responsible for procurement activities, developing and executing category strategies to reduce costs and ensure supply continuity while collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers.

Marketing & Advertising

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing procurement strategies for the category

Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities in order to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve business objectives

Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (i.e. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management)

Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers

Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages

Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools

Ensure systems are continuously updated to contain the most current documentation, terms, etc

Ability to conduct successful sourcing events, negotiations, and thorough market analysis

Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies

Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives

Qualification

Pressure Sensitive Industry experienceLabel applications knowledgeRFID label experienceData analysisProject managementGoogle Suite proficiencyMS Office proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of past experience in Pressure Sensitive/Direct Thermal Industry required

An in-depth knowledge of label applications and specifications

Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain

Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across multiple internal teams and with suppliers

Project management experience required with high volume throughput

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies

Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism

Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements

Preferred

RFID label experience a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Company

RR Donnelley

Glassdoor3.4

RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 91% of the Fortune 100.

Founded in 1864

Chicago, Illinois, US

10001+ employees

http://www.rrd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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