9 category manager jobs found in Houston, TX

Regional Category Manager (Provisions or Stores) Houston, Texas (Hybrid) The Regional Category Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing the relationship with the regional vendor community to create the best possible sourcing position for Client by considering total cost of ownership, price, quality, availability, and logistics. In addition to analyzing data patterns to ensure the assortments are optimal on global and regional levels within the Client group of companies and to manage our Global and Regional Assortments. The Regional Category Manager must be an expert in sourcing activities and have a strong understanding of category management, especially in a Matrix organization. Key Responsibilities: Define and Execute the Regional procurement and category strategies for assigned categories. Develop regional category strategy, including objectives and targets and execute on global category strategies previously agreed on with global...

Company Description: The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc. is one of the leading independent convenience store cooperatives in the nation. GHRA provides many benefits and values to its Members. GHRA operates a full service warehouse and distribution center supplying goods and services to the convenience store industry. Job Description Category Manager General Summary: Reports to the VP of Retail The Category Manager position manages assigned categories within the Marketing & Merchandising team with major responsibilities in achieving both financial and department goals. It is responsible for all buying functions of assigned products and is the resident expert for all products within the assigned category. Fosters strong business relationship with suppliers to maximize program opportunities for members. Primary Responsibility: Develops strong relationships with suppliers, assessing capabilities and evaluating...

We are sourcing for a newly defined role for our chemical plant in the Ship Channel area of Houston, Texas Global Procurement - Senior Category Manager - Preference from Chemicals or Automotive − Drive category planning - Management and accompanying sourcing strategies − Drive global cost competitive supplier sourcing projects − Drive and negotiate strategic and partnership agreement − Develop a network of key category stakeholders − Own the relationship to key suppliers and develop them into strategic suppliers or partners − Contact on CEO level, capacity & frame agreements focusing on supplier relationship management − Collaboration w/lead buyers to ensure use of qualified and potential suppliers project execution Skills: •Experience working with serial automotive Tier 1 and 2 suppliers •Experience in handling $2 - $3 MM spending Education: *Bachelors- or Masters degree or possess counterbalanced experience from the industry *Demonstrate in-depth...

The Logistics Analyst - Outbound Operations will support the analytics, strategy, and reporting for the Harbor Freight Transportation team. With over 55,000+ deliveries annually, the Senior Logistics Analyst - Planning will be responsible for standardizing, harmonizing, and analyzing Logistics data across various modes of transportation; developing and implementing service and delivery strategies for designated channels; and require the need to conduct quantitative analysis to make independent decisions in accordance with the company’s delivery strategies and objectives. The position will require a service mindset collaborating with many stakeholders including Distribution, Inventory, Store Operations, Finance, and carriers to identify and implement reporting solutions that will provide analysis that drives efficiencies and improves overall effectiveness. Duties and Responsibilities: Supporting Logistics Strategies & planning with a focus on Outbound, International,...

The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high-level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, IT, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. Our relationships are built on trust, top-quality recruitment, and service excellence. We have an unwavering commitment to integrity and a strong global team in place that allows us to continue our mission to redefine excellence within recruitment. Our top owner diversified energy client seeks a Buyer for their manufacturing operation off 290NW Freeway, between West Loop and Beltway 8, for a temporary position with the opportunity for direct hire for the right person at six months. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Buyer will use professional procurement...

Kelly Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to join a long-term team in Houston, Texas ! The Project Procurement Manager creates value by ensuring that the project teams use company Global Purchasing strategies and achieve project goals relating to cost, delivery, quality and safety through Global Project Methodology (GPM) and the capital procurement work processes. This role achieves these goals by developing and implementing project supply strategies and procurement management plans for projects they are assigned. This role ensures that procurement involvement with project teams globally delivers the maximum possible value to the Dow Businesses, Joint Venture (JV) or 3rd party affiliate partner. The PPM is a planning and implementation role in the Strategic Sourcing Center for MRO/Capital/EPC Purchasing and the role serves as the primary interface between Global Purchasing, the Dow Business, JV, or 3rd party affiliate Company, and...

Position Title: IT Procurement Manager Location: Katy, TX Environment: 100% on-site Position Status: 6-month contract Pay rate: $65/hr. Position Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement professional who will be responsible for leading procurement sourcing projects and negotiations in the Information Technology category. Delivers results through personal contribution, team leadership and cross-organizational influence. Expected to deliver value through the implementation of effective negotiation strategies that reduce both organizational costs and risks while improving vendor performing and encouraging innovation from the supply base. Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional teams through a disciplined sourcing and project management process to support procurement, operations, and key business objectives. Identify and implement best in class sourcing strategy and practices which support continuity of supply, quality, cost, and...

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE. (https://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy) Summary The Senior Transportation Analyst is responsible for client initiatives related to cost and service improvement and organic sales. Senior Analyst will manage and develop client facing Analysts. Position will require high degree of customer interface and the ability to represent Ryder in customer meetings. Essential Functions Measurement of the Transportation networks cost and service performance, analysis, implementation and development of improvement initiatives in support of the Account Executive Cohesively work with internal subject matter experts to deliver value propositions. Make recommendations for performance improvement, resolve problems and/or support implementations Coordinate the activities of TM procurement to achieve best cost/service solution network Take ownership of customer...

Sr Buyer Senior Buyer will be dedicated to Information Technology (IT) categories and support our global supply chain transformation. As a Senior Buyer, you will help drive strategies and implement solutions focusing on IT category spend. Responsibilities Comply and enforce our Source to Pay policies and procedures across the organization. Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk and qualify as necessary. Fully understand user requirements and prepare and execute Requests for Proposals. Minimize the Total Cost of Ownership associated with the purchase of goods and services. Negotiate purchase agreements with key vendors for the reliable and cost-effective supply of goods and services and ensure compliance with said terms. Effectively manage the transition from incumbent to new suppliers.Pursue consolidation of the supply base to reduce complexity. Manage supplier quality and conduct supplier audits as...