Director of Category Managment

Carson, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Our organization is a leading Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across multiple business units. With 1500 employees across multiple business units we are committed to delivering quality safety and excellence in every project.

Job Summary

Reporting to our Senior Executive the Director of Category Management will lead our procurement team and oversee all aspects of sourcing purchasing supply and inventory management. This leader is responsible for developing strategic procurement strategies conducting multi-year sourcing cycles and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead and manage a centralized procurement team (including a Purchasing Manager Category Manager and Buyers) located across our Multiple Locations.

Strategy Development: Implement procurement strategies that support short-term and long-term company objectives.

Strategic Sourcing: Execute sourcing across direct and indirect categories managing spend baselines and conducting market research.

RFIs & RFPs: Develop and manage bidding processes leveraging e-sourcing technology.

Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets of supplier bids and run award scenario analyses based on Total Cost of Ownership.

Supplier Management: Oversee supplier contracts qualifications and transitions to transactional Procure-to-Pay systems.

Continuous Improvement: Ensure value improvement through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with sales marketing finance and operations to coordinate procurement activities.

Reporting: Present metrics regarding spend analysis savings supplier performance and inventory turnover.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in procurement and supply chain management preferably in industrial wholesale distribution or construction.

Education: Bachelors degree in business supply chain management engineering or a related field.

Technical Knowledge: Deep knowledge of MEP contracting sourcing categories (Piping PVF HVAC Electrical) and relevant commodity markets (copper cast iron etc.).

Strategy: Proven track record of executing multi-year procurement strategies and achieving tangible cost savings.

Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation communication and leadership abilities with a willingness to get hands dirty when needed.

Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel) and typical ERP/Procure-to-Pay modules.

Preferred Extras: Consulting experience knowledge of advanced analytics and certifications such as PMP CPSM or MCIPS are considered a plus.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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Who We AreOur organization is a leading Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across multiple business units. With 1500 employees across multiple business units we are committed to delivering quality safety and excellence in every...