Top Category Management Executive jobs in Springfield, 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
  • Orchard, MA FULL_TIME
  • 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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    MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

    If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
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Category Manager
  • MassMutual
  • 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...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Category Manager
  • Jobs for Humanity
  • 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 ...
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Executive Assistant to the CNO and VP of Heart and Vascular R29534
  • Executive Assistant - Baystate Health
  • Springfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Req#: R29534 Category(s): Administrative Support, Executive Assistant Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time Shift: First Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, is looking for...
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Category Manager, Director
  • MassMutual
  • 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...
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Category Manager, Director
  • Jobs for Humanity
  • Orchard, MA FULL_TIME
  • 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...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Project Manager 5
  • HonorVet Technologies
  • Springfield, MA
  • Manage, direct and plan major complex project(s) consisting of one or more project teams. Responsible for the day-to-day...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Camp Office / Asst. Program Manager Camp Weber 2024
  • YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC
  • West Springfield, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: Camp Weber Office Manager Position Summary: For 165 years, the YMCA of ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - Enterprise Data
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - Enterprise D...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • CVS Health
  • Springfield, MA
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Coordinator
  • J. Morrissey & Company
  • Springfield, MA
  • Non clinical project coordinator Candidates must have an education background with with high school or college students....
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • Six Flags New England
  • Agawam, MA
  • This senior level management position is responsible for providing the strategic and operational direction for the desig...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager, Transmission (Hybrid)
  • Eversource Energy
  • Berlin, CT
  • This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office. Eversource is looking for a Senior Project Manager, Tra...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager
  • Tyler Technologies
  • Hartford, CT
  • With expertise in traditional project management, Agile and Waterfall SDLC, the Senior Project Manager (PM) will plan an...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Top Category Management Executive jobs
$267,912 to $421,991
Springfield, Massachusetts area prices
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