Category Manager

Job Duties

• Manages more complex, challenging categories, including services, and develops deep knowledge of the categories assigned to develop sourcing strategies which consider market trends, business objectives, the full supply chain and total cost of ownership (Essential)
• Provides mentoring to other Sourcing & Procurement team members while contributing to Sun's approach to supply chain management (Essential)
• Impacts purchasing behavior by ensuring established suppliers support Sun performance expectations, data requirements, and procurement strategy. Works to build solutions which make valued supply partnerships available to Sun stakeholders (Essential)
• Collaborates with Sun stakeholders to identify and pursue product and service opportunities, including product standardization and process efficiency (Essential)
• Leads cross-functional sourcing efforts, including RFI, RFQ, RFP that meet business objectives, ensuring effective communication across the organization (Essential)
• Negotiates agreements with key suppliers, factoring in all aspects of a successful partnership, including cost and terms of supply, service, and quality (Essential)
• Analyzes and calculates product/service and procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies (Essential)
• Assists in process development and implementation of supplier onboarding into Sun's Procurement Platform; oversees activities such as data cleansing, process standardization, and catalog content creation. (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensures effective implementation of sourced products, services, and supplier programs by utilizing sound project and change management disciplines
• Manages supplier performance ensuring focus on total value, including quality, service responsiveness, process efficiency and cost. Elicits feedback on supplier performance from community team members
• Identifies and escalates critical external relationships that could affect the supply chain, planning, and decision-making
• Ensures compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
• Leads in the design and implementation of effective and efficient procurement processes and tools
• Other special projects, as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 8 years in relative sourcing and procurement experience (Required)
• A collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people
• Analytical mindset able to solve problems effectively and creatively with superb leadership and communication skills
• Customer focused;
  Ability to identify / solicit key stakeholder needs and develop solutions to address their needs
• Conscientious self-starter, with a work attitude that exhibits flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and dependability
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong knowledge and experience with the development and deployment of sourcing and procurement processes and systems
• Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends on occasion, when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
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