Description:
Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.
The Associate Category Manager will maintain and enhance the strategic vision for the indirect services category. You will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of category strategies for RFPs on, professional services with an emphasis on Marketing and Sales. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, you will understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our cross-functional teams (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully develop category strategies that utilize various value levers to deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs to our internal clients. The Associate Category Manager will report to the Manager, Corporate Sourcing, Indirect.
Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:
- Ownership of category strategies by leveraging cross-functional partners to improve and or resolve process or issues that might arise.
- Strong understanding of how to build and negotiate legal agreements/contracts.
- Defines, collaborates, and executes negotiation strategy, negotiation schedule, and supplier selection criteria for assigned categories. May work in conjunction with a Lead Negotiator on larger deals.
- Has overall responsibility for identification, evaluation, and the approval process of new suppliers that meet Pharmavite performance standards. Must be able to drive cross functional teams in this undertaking.
- The ideal candidate is well read and has the ability to concisely articulate key points or insights verbally and in writing. Is a self-starter and results driven. Very analytical and pays attention to detail and deadlines. Drives thought leadership with the ability to make unbiased recommendations based on facts and data.
You'll be most successful in this role if you have:
- Ability to develop and execute category strategies for professional services with a focus on Marketing and Sales.
- Stakeholder management experience with suppliers who can support our business from a supply and innovation perspective.
- Strong financial acumen and its application on capital project evaluation.
- Well rounded background in Professional Services (Marketing, Sales, HR, Accounting, Tax, Finance, Security Services, etc.)
- Exposure to CAPEX (Engineering, Procurement, & Construction) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MRP systems and Excel.
- Practical experience with the development of Legal and Commercial contracts.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Ability to deliver results through category strategies and sourcing plans.
- Ability to travel out of state or internationally up to 10% of the time.
In order to take on these challenges, you'll need to have:
- 3+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience including Professional Services initiatives.
- Bachelor's Degree required. MBA preferred.
- Strong Project Management experience as well as stakeholder influencing skills.
- Willingness to learn sourcing processes and expand into new categories.
- Excellent business partner engagement skills as influencing will be a key component of this role.
- Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization & collaborate in a cross regional/functional team.