Senior Category Specialist

Job Overview

This role develops and refines defined category strategies for critical and/or more complex categories. Employees in this role lead negotiations and identify improvements to secure cost savings and improve quality and efficiency. An individual in this role would also be expected to mentor category specialists and establishes benchmarks and expectations for category strategies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and refines category sourcing strategy
• Conducts market and spend analysis
• Led negotiations with key suppliers
• Aligns with Business Units to collect requirements
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with critical suppliers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• 4+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Skills

Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect category strategies to P&L impact, business risk, and operational outcomes.
Deep supplier management experience including market mapping, developing strategic partnerships, supplier performance management, and driving continuous improvement across a complex supply base.
High proficiency with analytical tools and the ability to convert complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

Benefits

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Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

Employees in this role lead negotiations and identify improvements to secure cost savings and improve quality and efficiency. An individual in this role would also be expected to mentor category specialists and establishes benchmarks and expectations for category strategies.