US National Labor Exchange Home
Category Manager - WATERTOWN, WI,

Job Information

Job Order ID :
WI3784937
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required :
Training :
Bachelors Degree
Duration :
Shift :
Unspecified
Hours per week:
40

Job Description

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Brief Responsible for overseeing the strategic
planning, development, and execution of product costs and categories.
The main objective is to negotiate competitive cost structures, enabling
beneficial cost of goods sold to Shareholders and its customers. ABOUT
US We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular
beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina
water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl\'r. You\'ve
probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or
restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution
organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate
processes, and help shape our company\'s future direction. We are
looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on
our growth journey. WHAT WE OFFER Health insurance (medical, dental,
vision) Employee product discount PTO & paid holidays 401(k) with
company match Profit-sharing Education reimbursement & professional
development Employee assistance program A safe, respectful, and
inclusive work culture ABOUT THE JOB Develop the category operating plan
with guidance and insight from Director of Procurement and support the
annual budgeting process for assigned categories Responsible for
managing categories, as assigned, of high to intermediate complexity
Manage 2 direct reports while training, coaching, and supporting in
their development and also the development of the categories Execution
and negotiation of supplier bid processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) Assign
category bids to Category Analyst at their discretion Ensure direct
reports are actively monitoring supplier key performance indicators
Create and deliver category strategies through their own actions and the
actions of their direct reports Partner with internal stakeholders to
align on company priorities and needs Review or Approve Contracts for
Products and Services to be signed at an appropriate level within the
organization within policy guidelines for authorized signatories
Complete daily approvals in JDE for indirect purchase orders DISCLAIMER
The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job
description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this
position is available upon request. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will
have a bachelor\'s degree in supply chain, business, finance,
mathematics, or other quantitative discipline with 5 to 10 years of
progressive experience in sourcing, contracts, category management,
financial and data analysis, or equivalent.Will be proficient in the
Microsoft Office suite, have project management skills, and data-driven
decision making.Previous experience with JD Edwards ERP and Power BI in
the manufacturing industry is preferred.Must have the ability to travel
up to 10% of the time.Must have a growth-oriented mindset and embrace
challenges and push the\... For full info follow application link. Equal
Opportunity Employer \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/5518CB33F6B8411E

Company Information

Name :
WIS PAK - WATERTOWN

Application Information

© 2025 Copyright DirectEmployers Association, Inc., a non-profit consortium of leading global employers