Global Category Manager jobs in the United States

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category management strategy
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain relationships with key vendors
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of industry trends, competitors, and new products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and preferences, and ensure that the category meets those requirements
• Monitor and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions for the category
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and operations teams, to align category goals and strategies
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency measures for the category
• Stay updated on industry regulations and compliance requirements related to the category
• Oversee the development and execution of marketing and promotional strategies
• Lead and mentor a team of category specialists to ensure the successful execution of category management strategies
• Continuously assess and improve processes and procedures related to the sourcing and purchasing of products

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• proven track record of delivering results, a positive attitude, and the ability to think strategically while managing multiple tasks

Desired Skills:

• Oracle database systems experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.