Director Category Management- Structural Framing

Establishes implements and directs assigned category strategies. Works with stakeholders to facilitate process and operational improvement strategies gain efficiencies to improve growth profitability and invested capital. Develops strategic sourcing plans for assigned category and product lines considering product performance existing customer base demand trends and sales growth objectives; drives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing position is responsible for delivering year over year value improvements in rebate performance (as a % of dollars spent) landed cost service levels and working capital. Value improvements must be trackable to a designated P&L. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops annual operating plan for category including KPIs of inventory turns / DOH gross margin sales and coordinated with field organization on buy in and execution of the AOP. Gains field support for product assortment supplier programs promotional programs and sales growth. Communicates with/informs location and market leadership of new or discontinued products and changes in market pricing and supply and maintains strategic supplier relationships through management of the overall strategy for sourcing materials to create a sustainable competitive advantage and increase ROIC operational efficiencies sales and category strategies and long-range sourcing plans for key categories that optimize value delivery from suppliers. Provides strategic support for all business unit locations and product lines by leading purchasing efforts to improve on-time delivery cost reduction and quality of all products and services. Could include use of Best Practice Councils as well as looking at use of technology for further improvements. Selects suppliers conducts supplier negotiations establishes and monitors supplier agreements. Conducts RFQs and price audits when necessary to ensure operational advantages. Achieves performance objectives through relationship management; purchasing; logistics; finance; product training and representation; demand generation; supply chain analytics administration negotiation and category reporting to management and the Purchasing / Replenishment team in sourcing and negotiations with suppliers regarding costs of goods terms flow of goods returns price changes rebates accruals tracking and disbursements volume allowances promotional funding and past due with Marketing on necessary collateral including Channeltivity promotional planning and supporting the field with marketing requests collaborated with vendors. Participates in monthly and annual financial and operating reviews and duties may be RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide leadership and guidance to coach motivate and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability degree in supply chain management or related field Ten (10) years related experience Or equivalent combination of education and knowledge of material management and procurement function for categoryExcellent verbal written and presentation communication skillsExcellent negotiation skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to execute plans/projects through othersStrong analytical skills to interpret data and analyze trendsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) programWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential of indoor and outdoor environments and physical activity requirements. Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of oversight activities may take place out of doors subject to temperature and weather variations. Willingness and ability to travel to facility locations up to 50% of the time.