Category Manager

Are you a data-driven dealmaker with a passion for products?

Do you dream in spreadsheets and get a thrill from negotiating the best possible terms?

If so, then you might be the Category Management Maestro we're searching for!

As our Category Manager, you'll drive strategic growth through effective supplier relationship management, leveraging Millennium’s purchasing power to maximize value for the company and its suppliers. This role requires a strong P&L mindset, using advanced analytics to gain insights into supplier performance and market opportunities. This role will negotiate skillfully, fostering win/win outcomes that enhance customer satisfaction, profitability, and growth. Key responsibilities include defining and executing strategies that optimize category management and continuously managing and nurturing supplier relationships to ensure long-term success for all parties.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Sourcing and managing supplier relationships
• Negotiating contracts, prices, and other aspects of purchasing relationships with suppliers
• Analyze purchasing, sales, and other relevant data and market insights to develop, execute, and monitor purchasing and supplier strategies
• Collaborate with suppliers and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues that may impact operations, customer experience, or supplier relationships
• Develop processes, metrics, and visibility tools to streamline category strategies.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or a related role.
• Proven track record of success in sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, data analysis, strategy development, and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for strategy, negotiation, and reaching win/win outcomes

Why Join Millennium?

This role is critical to executing Millennium’s growth strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to

• Work directly with senior leadership
• Lead high-impact, company-wide initiatives
• Shape how strategy turns into execution
• Help scale a growing, ambitious organization

If this sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!