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Mortenson

Mortenson

via Remote Rocketship

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Category Manager I

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 9/28/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Category management
Supplier relationship management
Strategic sourcing

Compensation

Salary Range

$70K - 90K a year

Responsibilities

Lead category strategies, supplier management, financial performance, and team leadership for consumables purchasing.

Requirements

Requires 6+ years in category and supplier management, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and knowledge of indirect materials purchasing.

Full Description

Job Description: • Develop, execute, and implement category strategies by engaging stakeholders, analyzing spend and market dynamics, defining sourcing plans, and updating strategies as business conditions evolve • Identify, prioritize, and implement scalable consignment or EBOS opportunities across EBOS categories and projects • Lead supplier relationship management through executive level engagement, business reviews, performance monitoring, and supporting operational needs such as expedites • Drive category financial performance by setting financial strategies, developing pricing approaches, and leading monthly and annual financial reviews with metrics, forecasts, and project updates • Achieve material cost reductions by leading contract negotiations, defining negotiation strategies, TCO models, monitoring market drivers, and managing commodity inflation forecasting and mitigation • Define negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, switching costs, and Total Cost of Ownership • Assess category opportunities including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis • Build strong cross-functional relationships by collaborating with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels • Monitor market drivers affecting the category, including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions, and new products • Provide leadership and coaching by modeling expected behaviors, offering constructive feedback, managing performance, and supporting additional responsibilities as assigned • Manage the consumables purchasing team and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet timelines and requirements Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience • Minimum 6 years of experience in strategically managing and expanding categories and suppliers, with a strong background in indirect materials & services categories • Current driver’s license • Strong understanding of consumables & indirect materials and services purchasing processes and procedures • Strong business acumen with skills in strategic thinking and negotiation • Effective communication and presentation skills • Ability to lead people with experience in hiring, coaching, and mentoring a team of professionals to anticipate needs and achieve short and long-term goals • Ability to influence without authority • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback • Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures • Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills • Ability to travel up to 30% • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status Benefits: • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage • Dental plan • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption Assistance • Gym Membership Discount Program

This job posting was last updated on 10/1/2026

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