Category Manager
Company: Autopart International
Location: Norton
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSupport the management of all facets of vendor
relationships as it pertains to assigned categories, support
product line direction for assigned categories maximizing growth
and profitability while supporting the AI Parts Principles.
Position Responsibilities:
- Research, develop and maintain a network of suppliers to
enhance and grow assigned categories in terms of breadth, quality,
and profitability
- Prepare recommendations to Senior Product Manager for line
direction and vendor selection
- Work collaboratively with replenishment and custom mix to
insure high order fill and optimal inventory breadth
- Set up new vendor accounts to ensure accurate ordering,
inventory and delivery tracking and payment
- Negotiate contracts for supplied merchandise, ensuring
cost-effective merchandising and payment strategies
- Develop, prepare, distribute, issue and maintain approved
vendor lists, sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, bilateral
agreements, RFP's (Requests for Proposals), proposal evaluation
criteria, supplier proposals, purchase orders
- Consistently evaluate supplier/vendor performance to ensure
optimal success Knowledge and Experience:
- Associates degree or related work experience preferred
- Automotive Aftermarket Experience in a sales or product
management capacity
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
and Access; knowledge of JD Edwards software is a plus. Proficient
with word processing, databases, spreadsheets and
presentations
- Excellent organizational skills, independent thinking, and a
high level of initiative are a necessity
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to lead problem resolution sessions with internal
customers and suppliers
- Ability to negotiate with vendors/service providers, including
the ability to develop strategies and tactics, influence decisions,
and assess/evaluate proposals
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal
skills, including the ability to work with all levels of an
organization; ability to work independently and as a member of a
team
- Knowledge of Company and organizational policies, procedures,
and practices as well as materials purchased, and local, state,
federal laws and regulations
Keywords: Autopart International, Brockton , Category Manager, Executive , Norton, Massachusetts
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