Category Manager

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What you’ll do:

• Lead the strategy development for a specific category of goods/services procured at FCC
• Identify and manage third-party risks associated with your assigned category(ies)
• Execute on the category management strategy and related go-to-market activities
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives related to your spend category to deliver value and efficiencies for FCC
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures for your designated spend category
• Deliver on category management initiatives
• Partner with internal stakeholders at all levels to understand FCC’s strategic priorities and goals
• Represent FCC with vendors and industry associations to position FCC as a ‘customer of choice’

What we’re looking for:

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• An ask-questions-to-seek understanding (curious) approach
• Strategic outlook and intellectual curiosity
• Strong planning and execution skills

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, commerce, supply chain management or a related field and eight to 10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is considered an asset
• Knowledge of category management and procurement standards and practices, including strategic sourcing and contract management
• Completion of an industry recognized procurement or supply chain management certification