About this role
Category Manager I
Job Description: Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities for an assigned sub-category or small product categories in support of organizational growth and strategies.
Additional Qualifications/Requirements: Work location - Onsite (HQ Dallas Texas) PCS not Authorized, LSP Not Authorized
Preferred qualifications: • Previous experience in contract administration to include modifications, price/fee analysis, troubleshooting issues such as contractor compliance/performance and reconciling issues on orders/financial discrepancies, invoice reconciliation • Previous experience negotiating/partnering with external firms for expense/support service type items • Strong experience in problem-solving, negotiation, and planning/decision making skills. Actual job is on the Construction team • travel is required 25% of the time.
Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems): • MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS - Preferred • ORACLE IPROCUREMENT SYSTEM - Preferred
Job Qualifications: Five years of indirect expense, and/or concession contracting/procurement experience, and/or government contracting officer experience. Or Bachelor's degree in business, procurement, or related field and three years experience in indirect expense, and/or concession contracting/procurement experience, and/or government contracting officer experience.
Associate must complete all required training and be otherwise fully qualified to obtain contracting officer authority certification within 12 months of selection.
Degree (one of):
• BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred Major/Minor (one of):
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Preferred • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Preferred
Major Duties: Under general supervision, implement routine to moderately complex category management and strategic sourcing methodologies. Provide insight and recommendations to optimize new product introductions. Leverage market and customer data to identify new opportunities, reduce costs, and enhance value. Conduct spend analyses to optimize procurement activities ensuring spend is aligned with category management plans.
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal business units. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of category management processes, tools, and best practices. Share insights and improvements across the procurement team to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Perform other duties as assigned.