Republic Services · 17 hours ago
Mgr Category
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, and they are seeking a Manager, Category to lead and oversee the development of category strategies. This role involves stakeholder management, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize business opportunities.
Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Owns category, including stakeholder management, negotiation development and execution, in depth market knowledge research, supplier relationships/management, and drive continuous improvement of the given category
Utilizes category expertise to jointly develop category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders - ensuring alignment with all levels of business partners, including Corporate, Area, and Business Units
Leads process standardization and process improvement initiatives to ensure business requirements are achieved
Develops and implements effective supplier performance management initiatives to ensure continuous improvement
Develops and achieves YOY goals and objectives to the assigned project(s) and categories. Coaches, mentors, and supports the professional development of department team members
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, procurement experience or related experience
Preferred
Direct experience negotiating contracts involving multiple spend categories
Professional supply chain certification (e.g. CPM, CPSM, Six Sigma) and experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies, Six Sigma, or Lean
2 years or more of experience leading or providing direction to others
Proficiency with eProcurement systems and MS Office, including advanced MS Excel skills such as VBA programming, macros, and advanced formulas
Strong analytical skills with a focus on details, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership and the ability to develop sourcing strategies and influence executive management
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and competing timelines
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (22)
2023 (14)
2022 (17)
2021 (26)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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