| Grainger is a global leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions. Our 18,000 employees are driven to serve customers and the community in exceptional ways focusing on delivering the highest level of service. The Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll be able to develop your talents, and make a difference. Grainger is a Fortune 500company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list. Primary Function: The Category Manager is responsible for: - leading strategic and complex procurement sourcing activities related to spend in digital marketing / digital media, marketing technology (MarTech), print and print media, Agency, Creative, Media and Production categories.
- defining, developing and implementing sourcing strategies for managed categories, consistent with overall objectives.
- developing sourcing strategy to deliver optimal level of service and results through planning, business need, industry assessment, strategy definition, execution, supplier selection, transactional planning and contracting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for leading strategic and complex procurement sourcing activities related to spend in specific categories
- Define, develop and implement sourcing global strategies for managed categories, consistent with overall objectives
- Lead the global sourcing process including eSourcing RFI/RFP/RFX, negotiations, and contract execution with selected suppliers
- Develop and lead global sourcing strategy to deliver optimal level of service and results through planning, business need, industry assessment, strategy definition, execution, supplier selection, transactional planning and contracting.
- Align with senior leaders and business partners to develop short-term and long-term category objectives and pipeline opportunities, while offering solutions and optimal solutions to achieve business goals
- Monitor the supplier market and identify opportunities, resulting from new product offerings and/or industry trends
- Drive and influence innovation and continuous improvement
- Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing.
- Prioritize and conduct spend and savings analysis
- Manage multiple projects and initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to business partners
- Manage supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management techniques in accordance with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners
- Prepare and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews
- Monitor supplier performance in accordance with contract obligations, SLA's, KPI's, and metrics to maximize compliance and mitigate issues
- Accountable for the individual performance and results or that of a team
- Accurately forecast Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for proposed solutions
- Manage performance by adhering to cost reduction and savings goals and developing financial models for category spend
- Ensure all contract obligations and risks are properly documented and mitigated
- Manages staff in the development and implementation of department processes, procedures and programs. Ensures adherence to Company processes and procedures
Preferred Education and Experience: - MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred
- Role is balanced between managerial capabilities and technical expertise.
- 5-7 years Marketing and/or Marketing Category Management experience
- Has in-depth knowledge of Strategic Sourcing and interacts with business partners to attain results or solve problems
- Must have experience in global category management and strategic sourcing including advanced contract T&C's, negotiation skills and best in class processes.
- Previous management experience leading small to large teams preferred
- Strong level project management and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively work across a matrix global organization
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Demonstrated highly developed experience in negotiation and best in class practices
- Strong ability to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial and business risk
- Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (CPM, CPSM, APICS) would be advantageous.
EEOC Statement
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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