Associate Category Manager
$72,612–$101,395 year
HybridDavidson, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage a segment of the Diversified Components category within the North America region by collaborating with internal stakeholders to capture requirements, ensure supplier qualification, and support New Product Development procurement. Negotiate with suppliers, manage contract lifecycles, and lead quarterly supplier reviews to drive productivity through price and value analysis. Monitor and mitigate supplier risks across financial, capacity, quality, and compliance areas while maintaining strict adherence to compliance standards. Work onsite Monday through Thursday, with Friday location flexibility, reporting to a salary range of $72,611.66 - $101,394.99.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of procurement / sourcing experience, ex: consulting, purchasing / buyer, and/or analyst experience
- Ability to assess vendors
- demonstrated negotiating skills
- Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions
- strong conflict resolution skills
- Professional communication; both verbal and written are required
- Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues
- Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires
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