Category Manager

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Job Title: Category ManagerAgency: Department of Community Health Job Requisition ID: JR0000006984Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $85,000 Job Description: Leads a specialized category in Strategic Sourcing. Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost for assigned complex category(s). Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages the procurement division or category and vendor performance. May manage multiple categories. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of professional job experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management which includes four (4) years in a managerial role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr, Purchasing (FEM050) or position equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.