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Associate Category Manager (Indirect Procurement) | Grainger | Remote (United States)
<h3>Work Location Type: <b><b><b>Hybrid</b></b></b></h3> <p>As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.</p> <p>Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.</p> <h3>Position Details</h3> <p>The Indirect Procurement team manages over $1 billion of indirect spend for business team members across North America. As Associate Category Manager, you will develop the sourcing strategy for multiple sub-categories to provide savings and value through strategic sourcing execution which includes internal and external analysis, cost modelling, negotiations, and contract execution. You will report to the Senior Manager, Category Manager and can be based in either Lake Forest, IL or downtown Chicago on a hybrid (3 days per week) basis. Full-time remote candidates will also be considered with a requirement of roughly 15% annual travel.</p> <h3>Pay</h3> <p>Compensation: This position is salaried and will pay between $79,000 to $131,600 and is eligible for an annual MIP bonus. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.</p> <h3>You Will</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Develop and execute sourcing plan for assigned sub-categories with a total spend under management of $20-100MM. Partner with stakeholders to understand short term and long-term needs; conduct internal analysis related to spend and specifications to reach savings and value goals.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead global sourcing in respective sub-categories for pipeline and unplanned projects leveraging industry standard sourcing processes such as spend, total cost of ownership, and external market analysis, sourcing strategy, RFX execution, developing and executing negotiation strategy, and drafting and finalizing contract with selected suppliers.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provides regular updates to internal stakeholders on project statuses and market changes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor supplier industry trends, validate and benchmark costs, and competitive pricing through research and market intelligence tools.</p> </li> <li> <p>Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to increase efficiency and results across the department.</p> </li> <li> <p>Execute buying activities related to the strategic sourcing events as well as one-off requests as required by the business.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>You Have</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar field Required</p> </li> <li> <p>3+ years Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, or global sourcing experience. Required</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience developing strategies, managing projects, and applying sourcing processes for sub-categories with more than $250k spend.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience assessing, managing, and communicating contractual, operational, financial plans and risks at all levels of the organization.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience redlining and negotiating Master Agreements and Addendums.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience performing spend and total cost of ownership analysis.</p> </li> <li> <p>Professional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (e.g. CPSM, APICS) Upon Hire Preferred</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Rewards and Benefits</h3> <p>With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members’ individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at TotalRewards.com.<br />• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing<br />• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required<br />• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education and tools</p> <p>We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.</p> <p>We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.</p></p>