Category Manager – Capital Equipment
FTI
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Menasha • Illinois • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Develops and executes category strategies that improve supplier relationships.
- Understands market characteristics and aligns with organizational goals.
- Owns the performance of assigned product or service categories.
- Leverages data analytics, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Analyzes market trends and supplier financial performance.
- Determines category plan that provides insights into industry capacity, quality, cost, lead times, and performance.
- Monitors KPIs and proactively identifies risks and opportunities.
- Develops pricing strategies to maximize margin and competitiveness.
- Partners with various teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of category initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
- 3–7+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or related field.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Proven negotiation expertise.
- Experience in supplier relationship management.
- Strong contract development and administration skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting platforms.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families.
- Flexible and robust benefits package.
- Opportunities for career path development and continued education programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticscategory managementprocurementfinancial acumennegotiationcontract developmentadministrationExceldata analysis toolsERP systems
Soft Skills
supplier relationship managementcross-functional collaborationanalytical skillsrisk identificationopportunity identification