Category Manager jobs in Macon, GA

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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Purchasing Category Specialist Fabrication/Coating
  • Blue Bird Brand
  • Fort Valley, GA FULL_TIME
  • PURCHASING CATEGORY SPECIALIST

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Reporting to the Purchasing Category Manager, this role is responsible for creating strategies and directly managing commodities and suppliers to exceed targets.  Works with the PMO and category managers to the Total Cost of Ownership of the goods and services within the category/commodity.  Performs category management, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contracting, performance, and risk management.  Works cross functionally with material planning, production, cost engineering, legal, engineering, and finance.  Proactively seeks input and guidance from more senior category specialists and category manner in the execution of duties.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    • Development and selection of suppliers, including international sourcing
    • Cost control, change control, and parts and service support for goods and services procured
    • Manage assigned commodities and supply chain strategy
    • Implement contracting strategies and contracts for goods or services
    • Responsible for support, implementation, and administration of supply agreements
    • Ensure all contract administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner
    • Resolve CSR and STR cases in an expedited manner
    • Perform cost analysis and assess impacts of supplier cost files
    • Assist in purchasing administrative duties (examples, however, not an all-inclusive list below):
      • LN part set-up, PDR creation, and enter approved cost changes
      • LN part updates, PMO/PLM assistance/liaison to OE engineering
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of the commercial truck/automotive market
    • Ability to accomplish basic financial analysis, supplier selection, and approval
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to perform in high-stress, fast-paced environment
    • Working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
    • Proficiency in MS Office applications

    EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

    • Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in purchasing/procurement

     

    *The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

     

    Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

     

    Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire

  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Category Specialist - Indirect Purchasing
  • Blue Bird Brand
  • Fort Valley, GA FULL_TIME
  • PURCHASING CATEGORY SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Purchasing Category Manager, this role is responsible for creating strategies and directly managing commodities and suppliers to excee...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Purchasing Category Specialist EV Electric/Electronics
  • Blue Bird Brand
  • Fort Valley, GA FULL_TIME
  • PURCHASING CATEGORY SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Purchasing Category Manager, this role is responsible for creating strategies and directly managing commodities and suppliers to excee...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Manager
  • Subway - 2176-0
  • Oglethorpe, GA FULL_TIME
  • A SUBWAY® Manager performs and directs overall restaurant management and ensures that food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards are maintained. Recruits and trains staff and makes su...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Subway - 49087-0
  • Forsyth, GA FULL_TIME
  • A SUBWAY® Manager performs and directs overall restaurant management and ensures that food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards are maintained. Recruits and trains staff and makes su...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Manager
  • Subway - 6914-0
  • Macon, GA FULL_TIME
  • A SUBWAY® Manager performs and directs overall restaurant management and ensures that food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards are maintained. Recruits and trains staff and makes su...
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CDL-A Team OTR Truck Driver, Guaranteed Miles Weekly
  • TRANSCO LINES
  • Gray, GA
  • CDL-A Team Hazmat and Doubles OTR Truck Drivers Multiple Locations Pay & Details Dedicated Teams - Up to $110,000 Annual...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Manager
  • Five Star Painting
  • Macon, GA
  • Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Responsibilities: 1. Identify and cultivate new business opp...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Frontline - High School Intern
  • Sam's Club
  • Macon, GA
  • What you'll do at Position Summary... Want to make a lot of people's day? Our Member Frontline Cashier Associates are th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales and Management Intern
  • Buckle LLC
  • Macon, GA
  • Summary The Sales and Management Intern position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, "to creat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • ANGELIC HEARTS HOME CARE LLC
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking Registered Nurses in Barnesville GA for Non-Medical Home Care: Are you a Registe...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER - Kingston Gardens
  • Royal American Companies
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Kingston Gardens - Macon, GA Position Type Full-Time (30 + hours/week) Educat...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Specification Writer
  • CDM Smith
  • Macon, GA
  • **37483BR** **Requisition ID:** 37483BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** CDM Smith is an engineering and cons...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Specialist
  • Tailor Fits Recruiting
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Our team is looking to bring on ambitious individuals who don't want to work for the res...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia." Located near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2017 estimated population of 152,663. Macon is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 228,914 in 2017. Macon is also the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins Combined St...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$107,918 to $141,257
Macon, Georgia area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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