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Are you a data-driven dealmaker with a passion for products?

Do you dream in spreadsheets and get a thrill from negotiating the best possible terms?

If so, then you might be the Category Management Maestro we're searching for!

As our Category Manager, you'll drive strategic growth through effective supplier relationship management, leveraging Millennium’s purchasing power to maximize value for the company and its suppliers. This role requires a strong P&L mindset, using advanced analytics to gain insights into supplier performance and market opportunities. This role will negotiate skillfully, fostering win/win outcomes that enhance customer satisfaction, profitability, and growth. Key responsibilities include defining and executing strategies that optimize category management and continuously managing and nurturing supplier relationships to ensure long-term success for all parties.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Strategic Sourcing and managing supplier relationships

+ Negotiating contracts, prices, and other aspects of purchasing relationships with suppliers

+ Analyze purchasing, sales, and other relevant data and market insights to develop, execute, and monitor purchasing and supplier strategies

+ Collaborate with suppliers and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues that may impact operations, customer experience, or supplier relationships

+ Develop processes, metrics, and visibility tools to streamline category strategies.

What Will Make You Successful:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

+ 3+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or a related role.

+ Proven track record of success in sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, data analysis, strategy development, and execution.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Passion for strategy, negotiation, and reaching win/win outcomes

What’s in it for you?

+ Competitive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching, 10 Company Holidays

+ Investment in your Community, Personal Development, and Health & Well-Being

+ 4 hours of community service time per month

+ 4 hours of personal development time per month

Why partner with Millennium?

+ We help our clients to build broadband networks to connect communities across America. But we are more than that – we offer our clients enterprise resources to plan out their builds, supplement their funding, manage their materials, and get the equipment they need to get networks up and running.

+ A collaborative work environment where you can influence the overall success of the company through your efforts and expertise. The growth mode we operate in provides tremendous opportunities for your career path and personal development.

If this sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!