Procurement Category Manager
Kaseya
Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya’s best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners www.insightpartners.com), a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve.
Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to www.Kaseya.com and for more information on Kaseya’s culture, please click here: Kaseya Culture.
Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. We have achieved record levels of success being BOLD, being GRITTY, being ACCOUNTABLE. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers, and the betterment of their careers and long-term financial wealth.
Kaseya is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Category Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing category strategies to drive growth and profitability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of these strategies while managing supplier relationships and optimizing category performance.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy Development
- Develop comprehensive category strategies and plans that align with overall business objectives.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of category strategies with company goals.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to optimize cost and quality.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive business reviews for top tier suppliers and address any issues or concerns promptly.
- Drive supplier scorecards and utilization of supplier portal
Category Performance Optimization
- Analyze category performance metrics and implement actions to improve profitability and market share.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the category.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with business partners, legal, finance, and compliance to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
- Provide category insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
- Lead cross-functional projects related to category management initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or a related role.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful category strategies.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
About Kaseya
Kaseya is a global provider of IT management and security software, offering comprehensive solutions that empower businesses to manage and secure their IT environments. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, Kaseya delivers the tools and expertise needed to drive business growth and operational ex
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Additional information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.