Category Manager, General and Administrative

Gerber Collision & Glass

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois

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💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

ERP

About the role

Create and implement forward-looking Procurement & Sourcing strategies for Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc. service providers
Lead supplier selection, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Negotiate strategic contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings and ensure compliance
Partner with Boyd Indirect Procurement regional analyst teams to support targeted vendor opportunities
Conduct market research, analysis, and benchmarking of supplier offerings, pricing trends, and technology
Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging digital tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and transparency
Collaborate with internal IT, HR, Marketing, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Operational teams to align strategies
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs
Present insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Expand responsibility to additional related spend categories during discovery phase
Occasional travel to visit supplier sites, attend industry events, or meetings at corporate offices

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
5+ years of procurement experience with a focus on Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc.
5 years of total procurement experience practicing category management and strategic sourcing
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and G&A category management
Knowledge of Procurement tools and technology (preferably Workday) and ability to operationalize outcomes via buy channel enablement and compliance management
Proficiency with procurement analytics and digital tools; familiarity with MS Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills
Market analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; relationship management and influence
Project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Technical acumen regarding procurement solutions, services, and trends
Core competencies: Influence, Interpersonal Relations, Persuasive Communications, Detail Oriented, Conflict Resolution, Results Driven
Ability to travel occasionally and preference to be located near corporate offices (Chicago, IL or Winnipeg, Canada)
Proficient with ERP/procurement systems and Google Suite