Category Manager

7 days ago

Burlington, Canada Gentek Full time

Company Description

Gentek Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality building products. With 3 Canadian manufacturing plants and 22 distribution offices, we are well-positioned to provide our customers with quality products and a superior customer service experience.

**Job Description**:
**Primary Duties**:

- Develop major program activities to include, program planning, organization and establishment of strategies, program execution including cost, and progress reporting from program inception through completion.
- Coordinate all project management activities including supplier negotiations, market research, product development, marketing, and product launches.
- Develop sourcing strategies and ensure that they meet all of the business units requirements (cost, schedule, volume, technical capabilities, quality, and reliability)
- Act as the primary program interface with the supplier and customer.
- Develop new and improve current purchased product programs that lead to increasing business with suppliers and which drive top and bottom-line results.
- Manage fulfillment commitments, provide analysis, what-ifs, and make adjustments to programs in order to maximize sales opportunities.
- Conduct price analysis to ensure that product offerings are priced competitively in the market.
- Facilitate training seminars to teach customers on features and benefits of products, and provide sales training to enhance overall success of programs.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications Required**:

- Post-secondary education in Business, Purchasing, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and minimum 3 years program management experience.
- Experience working in distribution environment and direct supplier contact.
- Prior experience working with big commodities such as mold parts, aluminum, steel, doors, and other products used in the building materials industry.
- Excellent purchasing negotiations and problem solving skills required.
- Strong communication and presentations skills. (verbal & written)
- Must be versatile, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be detailed oriented.
- Bilingualism preferred

Additional Information

Accommodations for peoples with disabilities available upon request.

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