Category Management Specialist - Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Category Management SpecialistThe Supply Chain Category Management Specialist provides overall management and support of Supply Chain Management categories with an emphasis on marketing services by working with outside suppliers, internal customers, and across all company business lines. This position partners with the business to develop category strategies and contractual roadmaps, optimize costs, lead sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract management, as well as establish and maintain stakeholder & supplier relationships.This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Clayton, MO.Enterprise offers an excellent benefits package with market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401k matching & profit sharing, schedule flexibility, paid time off, and organizational growth potential.Compensation decisions will be made based on factors that include but are not limited to experience, education, location and skill level.Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles and accounted for nearly $39 billion in revenue through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.ResponsibilitiesWe are hiring now for immediate openings. Responsibilities include:Manage assigned Supply Chain Management categories, including strategy development, supplier selection, implementation, and recommendations for enhancementsCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand objectives, develop category plans and/or contractual roadmaps, advise on various supply alternatives, and provide cost analyses on owned categories and product portfoliosManage supplier selection process, evaluate processes and competitive pricing/bids, conduct sourcing reviews, and analyze proposals to ensure the best-fit supplier is recommended to the businessLead business partners through RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs (RFxs) in the procurement system, and translate requirements into agreements and/or manage contract negotiations as necessaryDraft and maintain contracts, such as master service agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, addendums, and other related documentsEvaluate and report on existing supplier performance and expenditures through annual reviews, contractual audits, and on-site supplier assessment visits, as neededDevelop and maintain relationships with strategic partners, act as liaison between the company, accounts payable, and assigned suppliers to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoicesResolve supply chain vendor performance issues, contractual/compliance problems, or supply chain constraintsEnsure security and privacy programs and policies are incorporated into sourcing and contract negotiationsStay abreast of technologies, materials, and logistical opportunities to reduce cost and improve speed to marketParticipate in training of new team membersIn addition to these job functions, candidates will also need to display proficiency in the following Competencies:Ethics & ValuesCommunicationFlexibilityPlanning and OrganizingProblem SolvingResults-OrientedWorking with a TeamPersuading and InfluencingQualificationsRequired:Bachelor's DegreeThree (3+) years of Supply Chain Management experience with Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, and Financial AnalysisMust be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the futurePreferred:Demonstrated sourcing (RFx) experienceSource to Pay/Coupa/Supply Chain related technology experienceCertified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification(s)