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- KATERRA is transforming construction through innovation of process and technology. We provide end-to-end building services, creating new efficiencies between design, engineering, construction, project management, and more. Our integrated teams apply the principles of technology and manufacturing to the building industry, bringing fresh minds and innovative approaches to remove unnecessary time and costs from construction projects. At KATERRA, we lead from every seat. Our ideal team members are self-starters that embrace ambiguity, think big, and bring their own uncompromising standards of excellence. One of KATERRA's cultural principles is Diversity. We believe different backgrounds, ideas, and skillsets result in better outcomes. KATERRA does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. KATERRA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
The Category Manager will be an integral team member on Katerra’s Sourcing Team. The key focus for this role is to manage supplier relations and negotiate competitive pricing and terms within assigned categories and support the overall organization with their subject matter expertise. Performance metrics for this role include adherence to product and supplier onboarding process, effective product category management, design integration and partnership, and cost savings. The Category Manager must be able to support a diverse group of stakeholders at various levels of the organization to achieve results. Success in this position requires a passion for excellence, high integrity, commitment to quality, detail oriented, and excellent communication skills. Some occasional travel to other Katerra sites or supplier locations may be required. We have three current openings. Our Category Managers have a career ladder of three levels. Depending on experience and background, new team members may be slotted at level I, II, or III. These positions are office based in Scottsdale, AZ. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop effective supplier management including driving competitive pricing agreements, rebates, and alignment of inventory/supply strategies with Katerra site needs
- Identify, develop, negotiate, and onboard sources for new material requirements as defined by platform expansion, labor scope changes, and cost savings opportunities
- Partner internally with Design/Architecture to provide category expertise and low cost, high quality material solutions for platform development
- Ownership of all product catalog data within Katerra material records systems: submittal documentation, pricing, minimum order quantities, etc.
- Internal escalation accountability for supplier related issues with site teams, A/P, warehousing and logistics as applicable to the categories assigned
- Establish and maintain a role as subject matter expert internally for all materials related to assigned categories
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years minimum experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management, preferably in the Residential Appliances, Doors/Door Hardware, Electrical/Lighting or Construction industry
- Mastery of Microsoft office tools, particularly Excel but including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills; ability to communicate to audiences at all levels of the organization, including upper management
- Excellent organization skills with an attention to details and minimal supervision
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, as assigned and meet deliverable dates accordingly
- High level of accuracy and precision in data entry & maintenance; perform self-audits autonomously
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, learning and successfully working in multicultural environments
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or other related field, or equivalent relevant experience (in addition to minimum experience requirement above)
- Experience in working on cross functional teams in a fast pace and dynamic environment
- Experience with continuous improvement and Six Sigma processes
- ERP and PLM Software System experience (SAP preferred)
- Has an ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that KATERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, KATERRA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, KATERRA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of KATERRA.