Industry Specialist: Emergency Preparedness (Category Manager)

We are seeking an experienced procurement specialist, purchaser, or buyer with an extensive background in Emergency Preparedness products such as off-grid communication equipment, portable power solutions, solar energy, and advance warning instruments. The ideal candidate is driven, creative, analytical, a great communicator, and a passionate hobbyist that loves to learn new things.

You will be a part of a team of industry specialists charged with expanding our company into new and trending markets within your defined category. You will lead and coordinate the launch of new product lines, setup partnerships with manufacturers, assist in retail space and floor planning of merchandise, initial sales team training, perform competitive market analysis, develop marketing strategies including go-to-market plans and category creation in a technology focused industry.

Daily, this job involves analyzing sales and marketplace data, monitoring market trends, coordinating with a marketing team, generating forecasts, maintaining prices, and continuously seeking out product to add to a growing market.

As an industry expert you will be responsible for identifying and fostering relationships with our suppliers and vendors. Responsible for maximizing company sales growth and profitability by negotiating and purchasing emergency preparedness equipment at competitive prices.

This position requires someone who loves to communicate and enjoys interacting with others and learning. We are looking for someone that desires a long-term career with a growing company that rewards initiative, responsibility, dedication, and performance.

If you are looking for a career with a dynamic, growing employer, GigaParts is the place! Our team members’ benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with generous employer matching
• Paid time off
• Above average wages
• Schedules to accommodate college coursework
• Advancement opportunities
• Performance-based evaluations and rewards
• Cross-training opportunities
• Great co-workers
• Managers who care about your happiness and success

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements:

• 3+ years-experience of Buying experience in the emergency preparation industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in marketing, inventory control, and proficiency in using computer systems for researching product information, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED

Location: Huntsville, AL