Category Manager jobs in Hamden, CT

Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Supply Chain Category Manager, Electronics
  • assaabloy
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
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    Join our Global Team in Shaping the Future of Connectivity!

     

    At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.

     

    We are seeking to a hire an Electronics Supply Chain Category Manager who will collaborate extensively with Engineering and Manufacturing departments to orchestrate sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of both new and established electronic & electro-mechanical components. The role will focus on assemblies, engineering services and production line testing. This collaboration is aimed at meeting the demands of New Product Innovation initiatives while adhering to manufacturing schedules and cost objectives.

     

    This position will sit onsite full-time New Haven, CT and will operate within the American Supply Chain Group, executive procurement strategies tailored to the Access Egress Hardware Group product lines.  

     

    What you will be doing 

    • Play an integral role within ASSA ABLOY Americas Supply Chain Team, actively working to drive operational excellence.
    • Spearhead the identification, selection, and qualification of suppliers in alignment with ASSA ABLOY’s strategic vision, tailored for the needs of product development and engineering within the organization.
    • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of suppliers, analyzing their capabilities across quality, technology, service, cost competitiveness, capacity, financial robustness, flexibility, and commitment.
    • Lead with strong negotiation skills to secure optimal pricing and terms, while executing master purchase level agreements.
    • Craft strategic sourcing initiatives, spearheading the advancement of the electronics supply category within the network.
    • Act as Project Manager, collaborating with various teams across the organization to ensure strategy execution alignment.
    • Proactively anticipate product development requirements while optimizing sourcing timelines and material procurement cycles.

     

     

    What we are looking for

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in commodity management and/or management of Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) and related supplier base.
    • Must have experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Manufacturing and/or Procurement.
    • Must be well versed in MS Office Suite with a focus on data manipulation using MS Excel and/or MS Access.
    • Lead with strong analytical skills with the ability to quantify, evaluate manufacturing processes, and technologies to ensure “best cost" solutions for purchased components and new product cost parameters.
    • Proven track record in exercising sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope.
    • Demonstrated success in negotiating Master Level Agreements.
    • Possess strong analytical, communication and team management skills.
    • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and project management skills required.
    • Ability to work with multiple levels of management and cross-functional teams.
    • Willing to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20%.

     

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience with electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical commodities sourcing with an extensive network of related suppliers.
    • Knowledge of electrical circuit design process, PCB layout design, component packaging and raw PCB suppliers highly preferred.

     

    We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

     

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    We are the ASSA ABLOY Group


    Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

     

    As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

     

    As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Supply Chain Category Manager, Electronics
  • ASSA ABLOY
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • Join our Global Team in Shaping the Future of Connectivity! At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying thei...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitute Teachers
  • North Guilford Nursery School: The Athena Group, Hiring Manager
  • Guilford, CT PART_TIME
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Preschool Director
  • North Guilford Nursery School: The Athena Group, Hiring Manager
  • Guilford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Summary General Position Description North Guilford Nursery School seeks an experienced early childhood professional, skilled people manager, and visionary entrepreneur to spearhead the revitalization...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Dunkin' | CRRM Leetes Island Donuts Inc
  • Madison, CT FULL_TIME
  • As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their succe...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Dunkin' | Bagueiro
  • Milford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Store Manager Job Summary: The Store Manager provides leadership to support the goals and strategies by ensuring our Dunkin’ customers have a warm and friendly customer service experience. Inspires an...
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Sourcing Manager
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • Description To implement the sourcing strategy for the local categories with exposure to Clinical studies and/or Non Int...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Analyst
  • KamisPro
  • Windsor, CT
  • We are hiring a Business Analyst for our rapidly growing software development client in the Hartford area. They have a g...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Category Management & Strategic Sourcing Specialist - IT Infrastructure & Telecom - Hybrid
  • Cigna
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • Role Summary Accountable for the assigned sourcing activities across the Information Technology organization as it relat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Business Analyst
  • The Bachrach Group
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are working with a well-known Healthcare company/Hospital that is looking for a Senio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Global Category Manager, OEM/Contract Manufacturing
  • CooperSurgical, Inc.
  • Trumbull, CT
  • About CooperSurgical: CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sailpoint Business Analyst
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Stamford, CT
  • Description SailPoint Business Analyst Location - Remote Role and Responsibilities: Collaborate with the key stakeholder...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Business Partner
  • Planet Professional
  • Farmington, CT
  • ***Local candidates only, this is at on-site at least 2 days per week in Farmington, CT*** HRBP Hybrid on-site in Farmin...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Business Partner
  • Planet Professional
  • Farmington, CT
  • HRBP Hybrid on-site in Farmington, CT Contract to perm Must Have: *Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant." The population was 60,960 at the 2010 census. Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven. The town of Hamden ranked #53 in the CNN Money list of "America's best small cities" in 2012. In 2008, Fortune Magazine and CNN Money picked Hamden as #33 on their "Best Place to Live and Launch" list, citing Hamden's great blend of urban and suburban lifestyles. The article also pointed out Hamden's exceptional education system as well as its "New England Charm". According to the U...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$125,905 to $164,801
Hamden, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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