E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(E2)is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services.
At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
Overview
The category manager’s goal is to manage various supplier relationships to ensure stability and efficiency of delivery, quality, and price of procured materials.
A key part of a category manager’s role is to build relationships both internally and externally meaning good communication is a crucial skill to have.
The category manager must also assess and drive continuous improvement of supplier performance.
Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
- Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
- Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
- Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
- Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
- Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
- Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
- Managing budget development and revenue for the category
- Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in category management (utility industry highly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and purchasing principles
- Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
- An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
- Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
- An analytical mind with strategic ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Good understanding of numeracy
Desired Qualifications
- Business Degree
- MBA
- Supply Chain Certification
- Previous Utility Company Experience
Benefits
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
Solicitation
Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.