Associate Manager Category - Marketing/Sales and HR
On-site · Springdale, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Associate Manager Category is responsible for supporting the Marketing/Sales or HR teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES include working with Sr. Mgrs and AD for Supplier Management and Category Management to segment suppliers and maintain the database for annual reviews and updates; providing analytical support for Supplier Performance against SOW requirements, SLAs, KPIs and other metrics, identifying gaps and recommending improvement plans; supporting scheduling, organization and facilitation of Supplier Business Reviews; coordinating communications between Suppliers and internal stakeholders; working with cross-functional teams on complex supplier transitions to ensure timely, cost-effective completion; implementing and adhering to company-wide Supplier Quality policies, procedures, processes and reporting requirements; providing assistance with new supplier qualifications and testing; providing effective communications with internal customers, stakeholders and suppliers; supporting contract execution of Marketing/Sales and HR categories; and traveling as needed (up to four domestic trips per year). The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years of related experience, strong MS Office and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and mitigate risk.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years’ experience in Procurement, Marketing or Supplier Management or a related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable
- Experience in spreadsheet, database and statistical analysis desirable
- Experience in Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new applications
- Knowledge of supplier quality and risk management policies and regulatory compliance
- Ability to network and cultivate productive relationships with customers and third-party vendors
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk
- Understanding of procurement governance, processes and policies
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Travel: Up to 4 domestic trips per year
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