director of category management

U.S. Renal Care

<p></p><div><div><p>SUMMARY</p>
<p>
The <b>Director of Category Management - Pharmaceuticals</b> is responsible for leading specific drug categories or therapeutic classes, developing category-specific sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, managing contracts, and collaborating with executive and clinical teams to ensure formulary alignment and optimal product selection. These contracts include branded, generic, specialty, and TDAPA drugs in the Renal industry in support of both clinical stock and pharmacy supply. This director level position has significant leadership responsibility in a matrixed organization to influence and drive results cross functionally, as well as, engaging with C-Suite executives.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
This is a hybrid role, onsite on Tuesdays at our Corporate Office in Plano, TX.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.</p>
<ul>
<li>Accountable for value creation and delivery of budget impact cost reductions while providing high quality, safe, patient-centered and cost-effective medication, products, services, equipment and technologies.
</li><li>Go-To-Market sourcing strategies and Contract Award recommendations should be based on documented business case justification for third party spend placement which optimizes total value to the organization.</li>
<li>Leads cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization to effect strategic placement of spend considering operational, clinical and regulatory needs. Key internal interfaces include finance, accounting, supply chain operations, biomed, legal and operations.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively across the organization to set priorities for assigned spend categories for cost reduction and leads the category management team's efforts in delivering against those priorities.
</li><li>Responsible for oversight of contract drafting. Assesses contracting language revisions, perform redlines to support internal risk structure position and negotiate such with suppliers. Ensures that contracts are up-to-date and have all the necessary terms in accordance with internal compliance, risks and legal requirements.</li>
<li>Contracting activity must be performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Develops and maintains relationships throughout the organization; develops operational and strategic initiatives; and implements strategies in all assigned spend categories. Facilitates and/or owns responsibility for effectiveness of category management teams throughout execution and implementation of strategically placed contracts.</li>
<li>Oversee the new product introduction process to enhance company's ability to timely and routinely evaluate products and assure that they are evaluated against relevant business and clinical criteria in accordance with company's goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Oversee the supplier selection and negotiation process for key sourcing initiatives and support the category management team in the resolution of major customer satisfaction and vendor performance issues.</li>
<li>Working with company executives, medical staff leaders and operational leaders, develops and monitors work plans designed to bring demonstrable value and efficiencies to company. Communicate category management progress relative to goals of supply chain and the company.</li>
<li>Facilitates the integration of category management outcomes with the procurement, operational excellence, business transformation and finance functions to ensure appropriate implementation and execution of contracts.</li>
<li>Upholds management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.</li>
<li>Maintains effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel; approving and submitting all hours worked and counseling and disciplining employees.</li>
<li>Recruits, trains, develops, and supervises personnel.</li>
<li>Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.</li>
</ul>
</div><p></p><p>Qualifications/Requirements:</p>
<p>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</p>
<p>
Requirements include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in relevant field (supply chain, finance, accounting, business). Combination of education, specialty certifications and experience in related area will be considered in lieu of degree. Master's degree preferred.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ten (10) plus years of relevant category management and strategic sourcing experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Extensive business operational knowledge.
</li><li>Sourcing and contracting of medications</li>
<li>Experience with TDAPA (Traditional Drug Add-on Payment Adjustment)
</li><li>Experience with drug contract rebates</li>
<li>Experience with drug manufacturers, drug distributors
</li><li>Experience with data analytics and the ability to obtain, manipulate, organize, and analyze large amount of spend and utilization data.</li>
<li>Professional demeanor/ability to communicate with C-Suite executives both within USRC and with drug manufacturers.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to direct others according to company standards.</li>
<li>Exemplary multitasking and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li>
<li>Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.</li>
</ul><p></p><p>
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO</p></div>

Director, Category Management (Hybrid - Plano, TX)

MGM Resorts International

<div>Las Vegas, Nevada<p></p><p><b>
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International</b></p><p></p><p>
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.</p><p></p><p><b>
THE JOB:</b></p><p></p><p>
The Director Category Management is responsible for setting up the long-term strategy, vision, and performance roadmap across key spend categories. This role focuses on driving value through strategic planning, supplier collaboration, market intelligence, and alignment with internal stakeholders, while working closely with a separate sourcing team to execute purchasing strategies. The Director ensures the category of vision supports operational needs, guest experience, and company sustainability goals.</p><p></p><p>
Kindly note there are three open positions available under Category Management in the following areas: Hospitality, Beverage, and Facilities.<br>
<br>
<b>THE DAY-TO-DAY:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Develop comprehensive category strategies grounded in market data, business needs, and guest insights.</p></li><li><p>
Create multi-year category plans that address innovation, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier portfolio optimization.</p></li><li><p>
Use TCO (total cost of ownership), demand forecasting, and market intelligence to guide planning.</p></li><li><p>
Partner with functional business units and key Stakeholders to align category direction and goals.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as a strategic relationship lead for key suppliers across assigned categories.</p></li><li><p>
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships.</p></li><li><p>
Provide supplier performance and capability input to sourcing and quality teams.</p></li><li><p>
Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and long-term supplier development roadmaps.</p></li><li><p>
Act as the strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and sourcing/procurement for assigned categories.</p></li><li><p>
Translate business needs into category strategies and sourcing priorities.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with Finance to model and track value delivery across assigned categories.</p></li><li><p>
Lead and mentor a team of category managers.</p></li><li><p>
Build and institutionalize best practices in category planning and supplier engagement.</p></li><li><p>
Drive analytics and performance measurement across categories.</p></li><li><p>
Identify risks related to supply availability, pricing volatility, and supplier health.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with sourcing, legal, and sustainability teams to embed ESG and supplier diversity into strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure category direction supports responsible sourcing standards and regulatory compliance.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred in supply chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field with 10+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic planning (excluding sourcing execution).</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed organizations with executive presence and strong communication skills.</p></li><li><p>
Focused on stakeholder partnership, strategic impact, and operational excellence.</p></li><li><p>
Committed to company values of integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence.</p></li><li><p>
Experienced in managing direct and indirect categories, collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, and finance, and driving supplier engagement, strategy development, and category analytics.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
THE PERKS &amp; BENEFITS:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally</p></li><li><p>
Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more</p></li><li><p>
Free meals in our employee dining room</p></li><li><p>
Free parking on and off shift</p></li><li><p>
Health &amp; Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)</p></li><li><p>
Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>
https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&amp;jobcode=12717</p><p>
Are you ready to <b>JOIN THE SHOW</b>? Apply today!</p></div>

Director Category Management - Hospitality

<div>Las Vegas, Nevada<p></p><p><b>
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International</b></p><p></p><p>
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.</p><p></p><p><b>
THE JOB:</b></p><p></p><p>
The Director Category Management is responsible for setting up the long-term strategy, vision, and performance roadmap across key spend categories. This role focuses on driving value through strategic planning, supplier collaboration, market intelligence, and alignment with internal stakeholders, while working closely with a separate sourcing team to execute purchasing strategies. The Director ensures the category of vision supports operational needs, guest experience, and company sustainability goals.<br>
<br>
<b>THE DAY-TO-DAY:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Develop comprehensive category strategies grounded in market data, business needs, and guest insights.</li><li>
Create multi-year category plans that address innovation, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier portfolio optimization.</li><li>
Use TCO (total cost of ownership), demand forecasting, and market intelligence to guide planning.</li><li>
Partner with functional business units and key Stakeholders to align category direction and goals.</li><li>
Serve as a strategic relationship lead for key suppliers across assigned categories.</li><li>
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through supplier partnerships.</li><li>
Provide supplier performance and capability input to sourcing and quality teams.</li><li>
Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and long-term supplier development roadmaps.</li><li>
Act as the strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and sourcing/procurement for assigned categories.</li><li>
Translate business needs into category strategies and sourcing priorities.</li><li>
Collaborate with Finance to model and track value delivery across assigned categories.</li><li>
Lead and mentor a team of category managers.</li><li>
Build and institutionalize best practices in category planning and supplier engagement.</li><li>
Drive analytics and performance measurement across categories.</li><li>
Identify risks related to supply availability, pricing volatility, and supplier health.</li><li>
Collaborate with sourcing, legal, and sustainability teams to embed ESG and supplier diversity into strategies.</li><li>
Ensure category direction supports responsible sourcing standards and regulatory compliance.</li></ul><p><b><br>
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, Business, Hospitality, or related field with 10+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic planning (excluding sourcing execution).</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed organizations with executive presence and strong communication skills.</li><li>
Focused on stakeholder partnership, strategic impact, and operational excellence.</li><li>
Committed to company values of integrity, innovation, diversity, and excellence.</li><li>
Experienced in managing direct and indirect categories, collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, and finance, and driving supplier engagement, strategy development, and category analytics.</li></ul><p><b><br>
THE PERKS &amp; BENEFITS:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally</li><li>
Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more</li><li>
Free meals in our employee dining room</li><li>
Free parking on and off shift</li><li>
Health &amp; Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)</li><li>
Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community</li></ul><p><b><br>
VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></p><p>
https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&amp;jobcode=12717</p><p>
Are you ready to <b>JOIN THE SHOW</b>? Apply today!</p></div>

Director Category Management Beverage

Neighborly®

<div><div>Category Manager - Fleet &amp; Directs</div><div></div><div><br>
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor management skills?</div><div></div><div>
Welcome to Neighborly&mdash;the hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your ambition to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level.</div><div><br>
Bring your experience and be empowered to innovate.</div><div></div><div>
As a Category Manager - Fleet &amp; Directs on the PTN team, a typical day for you will include:</div><ul><li><div>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive Fleet Category Strategy that leverages Neighborly&rsquo;s total network volume. Lead supplier selection, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution for fleet vehicles, leasing partners, maintenance providers, and related vendors. Identify cost savings, rebate, and operational efficiency opportunities.</div></li><li><div>
Program Development: Develop standardized vehicle specifications and upfitting guidelines by brand or service type. Support implementation of fleet telematics, GPS tracking, and driver safety programs. Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime, optimize utilization, and enhance fleet management efficiency.</div></li><li><div>
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with PTN Leadership and Franchise Relations Coordinators (FRC) to understand brand-specific fleet needs. Collaborate with Finance and Risk Management to evaluate leasing vs. purchase models, total cost of ownership, and insurance implications.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.</div><div><i>
(Required qualifications)</i></div><ul><li><div>
Experience:</div><ul><li><div>
5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management&mdash;with specific experience managing fleet or transportation categories.</div></li><li><div>
Experience negotiating with OEMs, leasing companies, maintenance networks, and fuel card providers.</div></li><li><div>
Multi-brand, franchise, or distributed network experience highly preferred.</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Skills:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in data analytics and cost modeling.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of fleet management systems, leasing models, and total cost of ownership principles.</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Education:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Schedule / in-office requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
Hybrid working model; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home.</div></li><li><div>
Our office locations are:</div><ul><li><div>
500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX</div></li><li><div>
1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX</div></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><div>
Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.</div><ul><li><div>
Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience</div></li><li><div>
Schedule: Full-time, Monday &ndash; Friday, 8 AM &ndash; 5 PM local time zone</div></li><li><div>
Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here: <div>Neighborly Benefits</div></div></li><li><div>
Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities</div></li></ul><div></div><div><i>
Neighborly&reg; is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.</i></div><div></div><div>
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Brand:</div>
PTN ProTradeNet</div>

Category Manager, Fleet & Direct Sourcing

KS Talent Solutions

<p>Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive global category strategies aligned with business goals.</p><p>Oversee end-to-end category management across multiple business lines, ensuring consistency, transparency, and value creation.</p><p>Drive supplier performance management, contract optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives.</p><p>Champion the adoption of digital and AI-enabled procurement solutions to enhance visibility, forecasting, and decision-making.</p><p>Embed data-driven insights and automation across procurement operations to strengthen compliance and operational agility.</p><p>Collaborate with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and manage risk.</p><p>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p>Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>Proven experience in global category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement leadership roles, ideally within financial services or complex multinational environments.</p><p>Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels.</p><p>Experience leveraging digital tools, AI, or automation in procurement functions is highly desirable.</p><p>Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.</p>

Global Category Management Lead

adidas

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>PURPOSE</p></div>
<div>
Defines local short- and mid-term objectives for the respective category and implements global and hub GTM strategies in a locally relevant way, addressing diverse consumer needs and distribution channels.<br>
Drives cross-functional marketing execution and provides clear, commercial insights on local consumer behavior, market dynamics, and channel requirements to influence global GTM strategy development.<br>
Collaborates closely with global and hub counterparts to identify business opportunities, maximize net sales and profitability (within strategic parameters), and ensure full end-to-end execution of the category management process.</div>
<p></p>
<div><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Delivers a comprehensive local category range plan, including range selection, pricing, Go-in margin, forecasting, phasing, and campaign execution.</li>
<li>Defines the Turkey category range in alignment with Global and Hub Business Unit guidelines.</li>
<li>Analyzes sell-through performance and contributes to strategic planning through actionable insights.</li>
<li>Aligns and executes the in-season brand calendar with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Channel Leads, Brand Activation, Omni Channel).</li>
<li>Establishes and manages product segmentation strategies across categories and key accounts.</li>
<li>Leads the sell-in process for upcoming seasons, including showroom preparation and sell-in presentations.</li>
<li>Manages channel and account expectations by identifying market gaps and developing tactical products, price points, and exclusive offers.</li>
<li>Monitors inventory performance and collaborates with relevant teams to maintain sustainable stock levels.</li>
<li>Reviews the seasonal orderbook, identifies key actions, and partners with channels to secure business priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><div><p>KEY RELATIONSHIPS</p></div>
<ul>
<li>adidas Brand Team Turkey</li>
<li>EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)</li>
<li>EM Hub Category Team</li>
<li>EM Turkey Supply Chain Management</li>
<li>EM Turkey Demand Planning</li>
</ul>
<p></p><div><p>KPIS</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Brand Health KPIs (Brand Momentum, NPS, Spontaneous Purchase Intent, etc.)</li>
<li>Net Sales, GIM%, Category Share, Gender Distribution</li>
<li>Orderbook Development</li>
<li>Range Size and Efficiency (including overlap)</li>
<li>Local Production / SMU / Early Launch Efficiencies</li>
</ul>
<p></p><div><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</p></div>
<ul>
<li>Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate a high-performing category team.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills across functions.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in merchandising, category management, brand, and sales.</li>
<li>Strategic and creative mindset with strong commercial understanding.</li>
<li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li>
</ul>
<p></p><div><p>REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p></div>
<ul>
<li>University degree in Business, ideally with a focus on Marketing or Sales, or equivalent professional experience.</li>
<li>Minimum 6 years&rsquo; experience in merchandising, cross-functional marketing, or sales.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation and communication skills.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Outlook and Word.</li>
<li>Experienced manager with advanced cross-functional marketing knowledge and proven expertise in sport and/or lifestyle categories.</li>
<li>Consumer-focused with deep product and range understanding, balancing brand and commercial priorities to build channel-specific GTM solutions.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.</p><p>
</p><ul><p>COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..</p>
<p>OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.</p>
<p>INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.</p>
<p>TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.</p>
<p>INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company&rsquo;s standards.</p>
<p>RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.</p></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
<b>AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
</b><br>
<br>
<b>&ndash; CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU &ndash;
</b><br>
<br>
<b>BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.</b><br>
<b>
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>JOB TITLE:
<div>Manager Category Management Originals BB &amp; Partner
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>BRAND:
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>LOCATION:
<div>Istanbul
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>TEAM:
<div>Merchandising &amp; Planning
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>STATE:
<div>Ista
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>COUNTRY/REGION:
<div>TR
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>CONTRACT TYPE:
<div>Full time
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>NUMBER:
<div>537054
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>DATE:
<div>Nov 6, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manager Category Management Originals BB & Partner

Idaho Power Company

<div><div><i>**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the </i><div><i>Employee Portal</i></div><i>.</i></div><div></div><div>
Application Deadline:</div>
11/17/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time<div></div><div>
# of Positions:</div>
1<div></div><div>
Job Type:</div>
Regular<div></div><div>
Job End Date:</div><div></div><div>
Exemption Status:</div>
Exempt<div></div><div>
Pay Range:</div>
$112,403.20 - $135,366.40 Annually<div></div><div>
Minimum Age Requirement:</div><div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><div>
Idaho Power &mdash; located in vibrant Boise, Idaho &mdash; is looking for a <i>Category Management Lead</i> to join our Supply Chain Procurement team. It&rsquo;s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we&rsquo;re working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power&rsquo;s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote after a period of demonstrated proficiency in their role.</div><div></div><div>
What does a Category Management Lead do for us?</div><div>
This individual will develop, lead, and execute supply strategies to support Idaho Power's procurement objectives. They are responsible for source development, negotiations, contracts, and supplier management for assigned materials and services. They will develop strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers to assure enterprise-wide cost, quality, risk, and service targets are met. They also help implement strategic activities for the entire Procurement operation, including the contracting, purchasing and supplier relationship teams.</div><div><br>
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.</div><div></div><div>
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE</div><div>
Knowledge of:</div><ul><li>
Creating and implementing category strategies for a wide range of service/goods industries</li><li>
Conducting market research to develop cost estimates, forecasts and sourcing strategies</li><li>
Presenting purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends</li><li>
Negotiating complex contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality</li><li>
Identification, recommendation, and pursuit of supplier opportunities</li><li>
Estimating category risks and applying risk minimizing techniques that comply with industry standards and regulations</li><li>
Contract operationalization of key category contracts</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Supply chain methodologies, strategic sourcing techniques, utility industry commodities</li></ul><div>
Skills in:</div><ul><li>
Business process, time management, decision making, critical thinking, analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Data analytics to make informed decisions and optimize category performance.</li><li>
Solid presentation and facilitation skills to work with cross functional groups in establishing and achieving common goals</li><li>
Advanced understanding of key contract terms</li><li>
Broad business acumen with the ability to translate abstract thoughts into understandable messages for wider business consumption</li><li>
Manage and coordinate multiple projects, including competing priorities</li><li>
Maintaining strategic supplier relationships and developing strong partnerships</li><li>
Demonstrated success leading complex projects, programs, and/or sourcing activities combined with analyzing and problem-solving experience</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management</li><li>
Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies</li><li>
Being courageous and willing to constructively challenge the status quo, critical and creative thinking, change management, and strong analytics and root cause analysis</li></ul><div>
Ability to:</div><ul><li>
Manage and/or work on project teams or independently</li><li>
Coordinate and review the work of others</li><li>
Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, exceptional interpersonal and group facilitation</li><li>
Be flexible to changing priorities to ensure proper completion of tasks</li><li>
Gather information, identify linkage and trends, and apply findings to assignments, develop alternatives</li><li>
Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and maintain composure while dealing effectively with a diverse customer base and constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and aggressive deadlines</li><li>
Ask difficult questions and solve difficult problems</li><li>
Apply exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities</li><li>
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Provide training, mentor procurement team members, and influence effectively at all levels</li></ul><div><br>
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</div><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li></ul><div>
OR</div><ul><li>
An equivalent combination of education and experience</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
Masters degree in business, supply chain, or related field</li></ul><div>
Experience:</div><ul><li>
7 years related work experience <i>including</i> 5 years recent experience in corporate operations, procurement or contracting fields</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
3 years of project management or other demonstrated leadership experience</li><li>
3 years of demonstrated success leading complex contract strategies in the Utility Industry</li><li>
5 years recent experience in category management in the Utility Industry</li></ul><div><br>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<br>
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.</div><div></div><div>
Competencies:</div>
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Influencing, Planning and Organizing<div></div><div>
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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?</i></div><div></div><div><i>
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: </i><i>Phone</i><i>: 208-388-2965 or </i><i>Email</i><i>: </i><div><i>jobs@idahopower.com</i></div></div><div></div><div><i>
Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></div><div></div><div><i>
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer</i>. <i>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.</i></div><div></div><div>
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.</div></div>

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