Category Specialist

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pricing Management Supervisor and other internal Pricing teams on assigned tasks related to the creation of new products
• Responsible for updating pricing for select category(ies)
• Review and correct pricing errors on received invoices for select cateogory(ies)
• Assist with Product/Supplier sourcing for select category(ies)
• Review Pricing Management procedures (internally) and collaborate with Pricing Management Supervisor to amend if necessary
• Negotiates formal supply contracts and/or agreements as required
• Assist with Product/Supplier sourcing for select category(ies)
• Assist with reporting and product data pulls as needed
• Maintain work/vacation schedule for group and assist Pricing Management Supervisor when needed
• Assist Pricing team and Pricing Management Supervisor with special projects when needed

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• A four-year degree and/or minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Pricing Management in similar or related field (Construction, Audiovisual, Telecommunications) preferred
• Category Management experience preferred
• Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment is desirable

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

Direct Reports

• This position does not have any direct reports

Work Hours

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as deems necessary

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected

VEVRAA Federal Contractor