Category Manager - Burlington, Canada - Gentek

Gentek

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Burlington, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 bottomline results.
Manage fulfillment commitments, provide analysis, whatifs, 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:

Postsecondary 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 fastpaced environment, and be detailed oriented.
Bilingualism preferred

Additional Information

Accommodations for peoples with disabilities available upon request.