3 jobs found in mattoon

Job Description Job Title: Category Manager Job Location: Store Support Center, Mattoon, IL Reports to: Vice President of Purchasing FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt Exempt Classification: Administrative JOB SUMMARY The Category Manager owns and drives all facets of product assortment, financial planning and vendor partnerships of the category with strong collaboration with their integrated cross-functional team. JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Relationships o Develop strong vendor partnerships o Partner with suppliers on product development, as well as the Global Sourcing department on private product label development, as needed o Responsible for program management of co-op, vendor allowances, and promotional strategies o Negotiate all pricing, vendor terms, and opportunity buys and FREE GOODS Oversee and manage communication with Stores and Distribution Centers o Partner with Logistics and DC for most efficient flow of product to stores o Visit RK...

Job Description Job Title: Category Manager Job Location: Store Support Center, Mattoon, IL Reports to: Vice President of Purchasing FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt Exempt Classification: Administrative JOB SUMMARY The Category Manager owns and drives all facets of product assortment, financial planning and vendor partnerships of the category with strong collaboration with their integrated cross-functional team. JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Relationships o Develop strong vendor partnerships o Partner with suppliers on product development, as well as the Global Sourcing department on private product label development, as needed o Responsible for program management of co-op, vendor allowances, and promotional strategies o Negotiate all pricing, vendor terms, and opportunity buys and FREE GOODS Oversee and manage communication with Stores and Distribution Centers o Partner with Logistics and DC for most efficient flow of product to stores o...

Job Description: The company manufactures equipment for the agricultural, industrial, commercial truck, and military markets. This person will manage a team of sourcing professionals that procure both direct and indirect materials, as well as the support processes and SAP oversight for the purchasing area. This person will work closely with the leadership team on new products and existing product modifications, as well as the Quality Department on supplier development and the tracking of key supplier measurable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation Perform cost and scenario analysis, and bench-marking Assess, manage, and mitigate risks Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers Determine...