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Graco · 16 hours ago

Indirect Category Manager

positionRogers, MN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$74K/yr - $130K/yr
date5+ years exp

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment for fluid and powder materials. The Indirect Category Manager will lead procurement activities across various categories, focusing on cost optimization and operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for CapEx, Marketing, and Human Resources, aligning with corporate objectives
Conduct market intelligence, spend analysis, and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities, vendor consolidation, innovation potential, and risk mitigation
Partner with business stakeholders to define sourcing roadmaps, renewal plans, and total cost of ownership (TCO) objectives
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP), including development of business requirements, evaluation criteria, contract award recommendations, and supplier onboarding
Drive commercial negotiations, including pricing, SLAs, data privacy, intellectual property, and liability terms
Identify and implement opportunities for strategic supplier rationalization, demand management, and cost avoidance
Act as the primary procurement advisor to stakeholders in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Engineering, and other functions
Build strong cross-functional partnerships and lead business alignment on sourcing strategies, supplier selections, and contract terms
Oversee and manage complex supplier relationships, ensuring performance against SLAs, KPIs, and compliance obligations
Support contract renewals and renegotiations to optimize spend and reduce commercial and legal risk
Track and report key procurement metrics such as cost optimization (savings/avoidance), contract coverage, supplier performance, and project timelines
Stay current on technology trends, industry benchmarks, and innovations in procurement and categories assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Category managementStrategic sourcingContract managementMarket intelligenceSupplier performanceInfluence skillsProject managementAdaptability

Required

BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, MIS, or equivalent
5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience, preferably in CapEx machinery/robotics/automation, Marketing, or Human Resources
Strong knowledge of Professional Services contracts
Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts, managing vendor performance, and delivering measurable cost optimization
Adaptability to changing business conditions
Great project management and influence skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT)

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Stock purchase plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
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Company

Graco

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Graco is a provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction.
dateFounded in 1926
location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://graco.com/in/en/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Mark Sheahan
Chief Executive Officer
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Kathryn Schoenrock
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Recent News

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