Top Category Management Executive jobs in Chicopee, MA
Top Category Management Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's merchandising category management. Oversees the implementation of category management to achieve company's strategies and financial goals. Being a Top Category Management Executive requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Top Category Management Executive manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Category Management Executive typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Category Management Director
- Jobs for Humanity
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Orchard, MA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
Category Manager, Director
Procurement
Full-Time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
5 open positions:
1- HR & Law,
1- Brand, Product & Affiliated Distribution, Third Party and New Markets
2 - ETX (Enterprise Technology & Experience) & Operations
1 - Investment Management, Enterprise Risk, Institutional and CFO
The Opportunity
On the MassMutual Procurement team, we have a goal to enable MassMutual’s mission and vision by providing the right supplier solution at the right time. Our mission is to streamline the procurement process, align supplier partners to meet business needs and continuously increase the value provided to our policyholders. MassMutual is hiring experienced business professionals with substantial team-leadership experience in procurement, specifically Category Management. This role will lead a team of procurement professionals to support the initiatives of the assigned categories.
The Team
The team is comprised of seasoned, collaborative professionals with experience in procurement, category management, supplier management, and sourcing. The broader procurement team in a rapidly developing and growing group of procurement professionals who are excited about maturing procurement at MassMutual.
The Impact
Responsible for the management of Category teams (5-8) comprised of experienced Category Managers and Procurement Consultants.
Team may engage in high dollar value deals (in excess of $1 million dollars), organizational M&A activity and high-level escalations. Team is also responsible for a wide range of portfolios.
Responsible for setting goals and objectives for team, providing guidance and support and communicating job expectations.
Leads Procurement work across assigned areas and supports the Head of Category Management.
Execute complex category and supplier strategies aligned with business goals and budgetary targets.
Drive key sourcing events and negotiations, leveraging the full suite of sourcing capabilities.
Work with stakeholders to execute against the corporate strategy, providing key insight into 3rd party capabilities, and help align on company-wide supplier management strategies and industry trends.
Work with sourcing professionals to set category baseline, conduct market analysis, RFIs, RFPs, etc.
Act as liaison with stakeholders for specific category escalations including being accountable for category prioritization and pipeline management including serving as the supplier relationship champion and expert of strategic supplier relationships.
Work hand in hand with business customers to understand requirements, requests and feedback on vendors to support selection.
Handles complex long-term focused projects involving multiple disciplines or business units.
Partner with Procurement and stakeholders to develop and execute supplier negotiations strategies to achieve the best value and least risk for the organization.
Guide Procurement in preparation for and facilitating of contract negotiations and oversee the overall contracting process from a supplier experience and quality standpoint.
Lead supplier onboarding and offboarding activities, including, but not limited to, coordinating supplier training, granting system access and ensuring that the supplier is familiar with main contacts.
Ensures that services and products meet the strategic needs of stakeholders. Participates in the negotiation process of SLA agreements and ensures that contractual obligations are met.
Pursues new supplier relationships, when necessary, seeks to achieve the most profitable service from suppliers. May initiate contract changes when required.
Strengthen the process structure for Category management by improving standards and partnering with other Procurement functions to develop best practices.
Mentor and/or direct less experienced managers or employees.
Responsible for Procurement processes not limited to Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management, and Strategic Sourcing.
Bring category subject matter expertise to optimize license structure across key 3rd party relationships, facilitating business growth while ensuring effective cost management.
Determine and lead appropriate supplier specific ongoing monitoring plan (operational business review meetings, executive oversight meetings, issue management reviews, performance monitoring, contract management reviews, risk management reviews etc.)
Lead investigations on all supplier issues by working with relevant internal stakeholders and help the supplier to resolve issues efficiently. Loop in appropriate MassMutual teams if risk profile or contract updates become necessary.
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance, Supply Chain or related field
8 years procurement and/or sourcing experience
5 years people management experience or commensurate leadership experience
2 years leading a Procurement team and/or function in financial services or similar industry/environment.
4 years of Executive-level communication and presentation skills as well as listening skills enabling the stakeholders to align with our procurement best practices.
The Ideal Qualifications
Strong financial acumen and understanding of how effective category management relates to company results.
Strong influence skills to encourage leaders from across MassMutual towards positive supplier relationships and results delivery.
Experience creating and leading category strategy.
Possesses a strong understanding and prior working experience in supplier management activities including performance management (SLAs, KPIs etc.), relationship management, contracting and risk management.
Experience negotiating agreements and managing complex vendor / client relationships.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Procurement Team:
The desire to drive change and improvement in the procurement function supporting our mission to be a leading procurement organization
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Access to mentorship opportunities
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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Category Manager
- Jobs for Humanity
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Orchard, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Category Manager - Software Procurement Full-Time Boston, MA, Springfield, MA, or NYC The Opportunity On the MassMutual Procurement team, we have a goal to enable MassMutual’s mission ...
- 11 Days Ago
Category Manager
- MassMutual
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Springfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- We have 3 Category Manager positions open on 3 different teams- Marketing, Annuities & 3rd party Distribution, Enterprise Risk Management & SustainabilityFull-TimeBoston, MA, Springfield, MAThe Opport...
- 1 Month Ago
Category Manager, DSD
- C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
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North Hatfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed lo...
- 15 Days Ago
Category Manager, Director
- MassMutual
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Springfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Category Manager, DirectorProcurementFull-TimeBoston, MA or Springfield, MA5 open positions: 1- HR & Law, 1- Brand, Product & Affiliated Distribution, Third Party and New Markets2 - ETX (Enterprise Te...
- 1 Month Ago
Carryout/Cashier
- Top Fusion Smoke House
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Springfield, MA
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- About us Top Fusion Smoke House is a small business in Springfield, MA. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to Top Fusion Smoke House. Our work environment includes: Modern office...
- 6 Days Ago
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Project Manager 5
- HireTalent
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Springfield, MA
- Job Title: Project Manager 5 Job Duration: 6 months on W2 Job Location: Springfield MA The Wealth and DIstribution Techn...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Project Manager, Transmission (Hybrid)
- Eversource Energy
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Hartford, CT
- This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office. Eversource is looking for a Project Manager, Transmissi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Assurance Manager/Director (Financial Institutions)
- Whittlesey
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Holyoke, MA
- Job Description Job Description When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team who provide today’s business leader...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Project Manager
- Rose International
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Springfield, MA
- Date Posted: 04/17/2024 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 462489 Job Title: Project Manager Job L...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Key Holder - Holyoke, MA
- rue
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Holyoke, MA
- Company Description Living Our Values Inclusivity: rue21 embraces all of you. We promote individuality and celebrate our...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Project Manager
- Robert Half
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Hartford, CT
- Job Responsibilities: Writing project proposals, defining project scope and documenting system requirements. Performing ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Area Project Control Manager
- BrandSafway
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Bloomfield, CT
- Job Title: Area Project Controls Manager Hours: 8am to 5pm (Hours may vary depending on business needs) At BrandSafway, ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Retail Warehouse Operations Supervisor
- Wilco Farmers Inc.
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Springfield, MA
- **Retail Warehouse Operations Supervisor** Location **Springfield, OR (Wilco)** Employment Status **Full Time, Benefits ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Chicopee, Massachusetts
Chicopee is located at 42°10′13″N 72°35′19″W / 42.17028°N 72.58861°W / 42.17028; -72.58861 (42.170159, -72.588630).
The city is made up of several neighborhoods; the result of the city's origin as a collection of four villages in the northernmost part of Springfield, which seceded from it in 1848. Chicopee Falls, Chicopee Center (Cabotville), Fairview, and Willimansett continued to develop. In the early 1900s, Aldenville developed as a distinct community. Since then, the city has filled in most of its open space resulting in a number of new neighborhoods. These neighborhoods include Chicom...
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Income Estimation for Top Category Management Executive jobs
$268,097 to $422,295
Chicopee, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
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