Associate Category Manager
Core
Own assigned product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide Product Management Analysts to drive product success and profitability.
Role type
Associate Category Manager
Builds
Business support products catalog and digital strategies
Domain
Industrial and packaging materials distribution
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, vendor relationship management, new product sourcing, vendor negotiation, market trend analysis, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, product development research
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Own assigned product category from extensive catalog, support new product development by researching and sourcing, visit vendors and attend trade shows, lead vendor negotiations, collaborate with Creative and Purchasing teams, mentor Product Management Analysts
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC
