Procurement Category Manager

RPM Living · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago

MarketingFull-time

Overview

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

Purpose Statement

The Ancillary and Facilities teams provide the structure and support that allow associates to deliver excellence with confidence and ensure that every community feels like home. They simplify Due Diligence, Transitions, Utilities, Facilities services, and Capital Management, and strengthen Vendor partnerships so associates feel supported, clients feel confident, and residents feel at home.

The Treasury Department is dedicated to supporting our client’s operations by managing banking and treasury functions with integrity and precision. We are committed to mitigating fraud, ensuring secure and efficient financial transactions, and partnering with other departments to promote seamless operations.

Position Summary

With general direction from Procurement leadership and with a focus on multiple indirect spend categories, the Category Manager, leads and oversees the development of category strategies and related implementation processes and procedures to maximize business opportunities. This includes but is not limited to, working with business partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment around goals, strategies, and execution, develop and optimize sources of supply.

Responsibilities

Owns assigned categories, 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 and compliance
Develops and achieves YOY goals and objectives to the assigned project(s) and categories
Collaborates with department team members and supports operations to achieve their goals
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, and/or Master’s in Business Administration; Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, procurement experience or related experience
Physical Requirements: May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data; Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer; May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds; Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment; Work Environment: Hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices 4 days per week; Office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions