Category Manager (Mobile Equipment) at Scope Recruiting – Atlanta, Georgia

The Category ManagerMobile Equipment is responsible for developing, implementing, continuous improvement, communicating, and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for major/critical spend categories such as heavy equipment, construction equipment, tires, oils & lubes, to name a few.

Responsibilities:Work cross-functionally and align business partners (internal and external) to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.

Apply strategic sourcing and continuous improvement principles to sub-categories in the mobile equipment categories, supporting the Mobile Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Leverage heavy industry category and supplier knowledge to identify new opportunities.

Standardize and optimize processes where possible, identify and present observations and recommendations for improvements to leadership.

Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure programs align with business requirements and are achieving desired impacts.

Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Skills You'll Need: Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in the field is required, and an advanced degree is desirable.

Experience: Successful, 7+ year track record in heavy industrial category management sourcing. Experience with key mobile categories is required (i.e., heavy equipment, off-road tires, oil & lubricants).

Strong track record working cross-functionally and aligning business partners across the company to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.

Strong knowledge of procurement practices and excellent project management skills are required.

Intermediate-level expertise in analytics, negotiations, thinking agility, stakeholder management, communication, and financial business acumen.

Ability to work in ambiguous and self-directed projects and initiatives aimed toward driving down the total cost of ownership in these respective areas.

What Youll Like About Us: Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business