Category Manager
Core
Strategic product leader responsible for product sourcing, vendor selection, new product development, and team leadership within a specific product category.
Role type
Senior Category Manager
Builds
Product catalog and digital marketing layouts for shipping, industrial, and packaging materials
Domain
Industrial distribution / Supply chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product sourcing, vendor negotiation, new product development, team coaching, market trend analysis, profitability management
Preferred skills
Strategic product leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own product sourcing and vendor selection; Lead vendor negotiations; Organize vendor visits; Support creative strategy for catalog and digital marketing; Coach and develop Product Management Analysts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
