Category Program Manager - PVF

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Work with Category Managers to develop and execute strategies within commercial plumbing, specifically water heaters and hydronics, to define the product strategy, roadmap and create short term operational plans
• Ensure alignment and execution of the strategies with Business Development to ensure alignment
• Conduct research on potential commercial plumbing, specifically water heaters and hydronics suppliers, promotions, and other industry trends and manage relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Launch pricing programs and evaluates exclusive product opportunities
• Influence the strategic direction to improve vendor relationships, evaluate new products and attend top vendor meetings
• Review, management and/or negotiation of long-term and/or blanket purchase contracts and vendor programs and participate in acquisition evaluations to support integration into corporate programs
• Assists in resolving escalated vendor-related problems (specifications, timing, quality, quantity, and delivery)
• Assess external price trends and new product offerings to reduce purchasing costs by understanding cost drivers and develop buying strategies that maximize margins while balancing working capital
• Conduct regular associate meetings.
• Represent the organization to vendors, associates and leadership as needed.
• Manages complex negotiations and/or multi-channel programs with minimal supervision/management involvement
• Exercises advanced analytical skills and manages complex tasks

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Category/Product Management.
• 5+ years of experience related to creating contracts, product sales and/or purchasing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in developing category focused business plans.
• Ability to analyze technical aspects and benefits of the product line.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.