Associate Category Manager

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Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions. Our leading brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin and Grifco are found in millions of homes and commercial applications across the globe. Our innovative products powered by the myQ digital ecosystem provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses, and storage facilities.  At Chamberlain Group, we hire smart people to work on cool products for a connected world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and support design of a large/complex indirect category strategy to achieve functional and

  Business Unit objectives

• Identify sourcing activities in the category based on Indirect Sourcing policy by developing and driving sourcing initiatives, including all key steps in full life cycle sourcing

• Assess supplier management strategies by monitoring KPIs, Terms and Conditions, Supplier Contracts and Supplier Risk Assessments

• Maintain and apply knowledge of factors affecting costs such as industry and technology trends, geo-political influences, up steam and related market cost reduction opportunities

• Serve as project manager and partner with Category Manager to lead cross-functional teams throughout contract life cycle

• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to optimize business value

• Develop and deliver category reporting to Category Manager

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• 3-5 years in Sourcing; experience with developing Sourcing strategies based on data analytics

• Working Knowledge and Application of Value Stream Mapping, Total Cost of Ownership,

  Outsourcing/Off-Shoring, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability/Regulatory compliance; ability to work in a

  matrix environment; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to effectively communicate with C-Suite executives

• Able to travel up to 30% - domestically and internationally

• Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Business Administration; SAP, ARIBA

The pay range for this position is ($81,500.00 to $132,725.00); base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.  In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

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