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Builders FirstSource · 2 hours ago

Director Category Management- Structural Framing

Irving, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. The Director of Category Management for Structural Framing will establish and direct category strategies, develop sourcing plans, and drive negotiations to optimize pricing and quality standards. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to improve operational efficiencies and profitability across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Establishes, implements, and directs assigned category strategies

Works with stakeholders to facilitate process and operational improvement strategies, gain efficiencies to improve growth, profitability and invested capital

Develops strategic sourcing plans for assigned category and product lines considering product performance, existing customer base, demand trends and sales growth objectives; drives negotiations for optimal pricing and quality standards in the development of purchasing agreements

This position is responsible for delivering year over year value improvements in rebate performance (as a % of dollars spent), landed cost, service levels and working capital

Develops annual operating plan for category, including KPI’s of inventory turns / DOH, gross margin, sales and coordinated purchasing

Collaborates with field organization on buy in, and execution of the AOP. Gains field support for product assortment, supplier programs, promotional programs, and sales growth

Communicates with/informs location and market leadership of new or discontinued products, and changes in market pricing and supply conditions

Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships through management of the overall strategy for sourcing materials to create a sustainable competitive advantage and increase ROIC, operational efficiencies, sales, and profitability

Develops category strategies and long-range sourcing plans for key categories that optimize value delivery from suppliers

Provides strategic support for all business unit locations and product lines by leading purchasing efforts to improve on-time delivery, cost reduction and quality of all products and services. Could include use of Best Practice Councils as well as looking at use of technology for further improvements

Selects suppliers, conducts supplier negotiations, establishes, and monitors supplier agreements. Conducts RFQ’s and price audits when necessary to ensure operational advantages

Achieves performance objectives through relationship management; purchasing; logistics; finance; product training and representation; demand generation; supply chain analytics, administration, negotiation and category reporting to management and the field

Directs Purchasing / Replenishment team in sourcing and negotiations with suppliers regarding costs of goods, terms, flow of goods, returns, price changes, rebates accruals, tracking and disbursements, volume allowances, promotional funding, and past due invoices

Work with Marketing on necessary collateral including Channeltivity, promotional planning and supporting the field with marketing requests collaborated with vendors

Participates in monthly and annual financial and operating reviews and planning

Other duties may be assigned

Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development

Qualification

Category managementSupplier negotiationStrategic sourcingMaterial managementERP proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management