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Category Leader

Cynet SystemsOakland, CA
Full-time

Pay Range: $120000Years - $120000Years.Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services.Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categ...Show more

Associate Director of Category Management

Ignite HR Solutions and our ClientsBerkeley, California, United States
Full-time

Our client, Ripple Foods, is hiring!.Ripple Foods is looking for a highly motivated, data-driven .Associate Director of Category Management.This role is responsible for developing and executing end...Show more

Residential Manager

Covenant House CaliforniaOakland, California, US
Full-time +1
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Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24.We believe that no young person deserves to be home...Show more

District Manager

WingstopOakland, CA, US
Full-time

The District Manager provides leadership, oversees the staff, and assistance to General Manager in order to achieve short and long-term company objectives.This position is critical to Wingstop Rest...Show more

Tax Manager

GpacOakland, California, United States
Full-time

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters.You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...Show more

Category Leader, Principal

Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyOakland, CA, US
Full-time

As a Principal Category Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation’s largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency,...Show more

Category Planning Analyst

Harmless HarvestOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Salary Position Type Full Time.Harmless Harvest envisions a world where nutritious, clean, organic, and healthy food and beverages are the standard rather than the exception; where all people invol...Show more

Office Manager

TradeJobsWorkforce94706 Albany, CA, US
Full-time

Administrative assistant / officer position available for Business Development.Full time with Medical Insurance and part-time available.New graduate or experienced candidate, he/she can take respon...Show more

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Assistant Manager

Panda Restaurant GroupBerkeley, CA, US
Full-time

Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader?.Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team.Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal devel...Show more

Retail Manager

Savers / Value VillageSan Pablo, CA, US
Full-time

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse a...Show more

Shift Manager

Ghai Mgmt | Burger King | CaliforniaRichmond, California, United States
Full-time

They work directly with team members and operate shifts in.Shift Leader (SL) training path and ServSafe.All levels of Shift Managers, regardless of their level, are responsible.Ensure the restauran...Show more

IT Manager

TradeJobsWorkForce94710 Berkeley, CA, US
Full-time

Running regular checks on network and data security Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides...Show more

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General Manager

DHEOakland, CA, US
Full-time

Restaurant managers are responsible for managing the overall operations of the restaurant and in building strong teams that provide excellent customer service to our guests.You will recruit, select...Show more

Site Manager

WRIST SHIP SUPPLYOakland, CA, US
Full-time

This position is for local residents only.You can look forward to a professional and challenging job in a global company with an ambitious growth strategy.We offer a positive, informal and internat...Show more

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E-Commerce Production Category Associate

World MarketOakland, CA, United States
Full-time +1

E-commerce Production Category Associate.You won't find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of...Show more

Expert Category Leader

Rose InternationalOakland, CA, USA
Full-time

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Re...Show more

Office Manager

Chick-fil-AEmeryville, CA, US
Full-time

Do you enjoy creative problem solving? Are you passionate about organization? At Chick-fil-A Emeryville, our mission is to serve and care for our community and our team members.We value when our gu...Show more

Assistant Manager

Applebee'sAlameda, CA, US
Full-time

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee’s in 1999.Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators ...Show more

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Category Leader

Category Leader

Cynet SystemsOakland, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description:

Pay Range: $120000Years - $120000Years

Responsibilities:
  • Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services.
  • Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
  • Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
  • Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
  • Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
  • Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories
  • Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.
Qualifications Minimum:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of experience in sourcing.
Desired:
  • 8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
  • Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
  • Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
  • Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Competency in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
  • Competency in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
  • Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Competency in applying project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
  • Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level.
  • Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of medium complexity.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification.
  • PMP-Project Management Professional certification.
  • ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s) .