Director Category Management- Structural Framing

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Establishes, implements, and directs assigned category strategies

Works with stakeholders to facilitate process and operational improvement strategies, gain efficiencies to improve growth, profitability and invested capital

Develops strategic sourcing plans for assigned category and product lines considering product performance, existing customer base, demand trends and sales growth objectives; drives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing agreements

This position is responsible for delivering year over year value improvements in rebate performance (as a % of dollars spent), landed cost, service levels and working capital

Value improvements must be trackable to a designated P&L

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Develops annual operating plan for category, including KPI’s of inventory turns / DOH, gross margin, sales and coordinated purchasing

Collaborates with field organization on buy in, and execution of the AOP

Gains field support for product assortment, supplier programs, promotional programs, and sales growth

Communicates with/informs location and market leadership of new or discontinued products, and changes in market pricing and supply conditions

Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships through management of the overall strategy for sourcing materials to create a sustainable competitive advantage and increase ROIC, operational efficiencies, sales, and profitability

Develops category strategies and long-range sourcing plans for key categories that optimize value delivery from suppliers

Provides strategic support for all business unit locations and product lines by leading purchasing efforts to improve on-time delivery, cost reduction and quality of all products and services

Could include use of Best Practice Councils as well as looking at use of technology for further improvements

Selects suppliers, conducts supplier negotiations, establishes, and monitors supplier agreements

Conducts RFQ’s and price audits when necessary to ensure operational advantages

Achieves performance objectives through relationship management; purchasing; logistics; finance; product training and representation; demand generation; supply chain analytics, administration, negotiation and category reporting to management and the field

Directs Purchasing / Replenishment team in sourcing and negotiations with suppliers regarding costs of goods, terms, flow of goods, returns, price changes, rebates accruals, tracking and disbursements, volume allowances, promotional funding, and past due invoices

Work with Marketing on necessary collateral including Channeltivity, promotional planning and supporting the field with marketing requests collaborated with vendors

Participates in monthly and annual financial and operating reviews and planning

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY

Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development

MINIMUM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field Ten (10) years related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPETENCIES Comprehensive knowledge of material management and procurement function for category Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Excellent negotiation skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to execute plans/projects through others Strong analytical skills to interpret data and analyze trends Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Combination of indoor and outdoor environments and physical activity

Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time

Occasional oversight activities may take place out of doors, subject to temperature and weather variations

Willingness and ability to travel to facility locations up to 50% of the time

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Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day

You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment

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