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Category Manager II, Packaging, Strategic Sourcing
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, California |
About this job
Job Description
ABOUT US
Who we are: Gap, Inc. – World’s favorite for American Style
What we are: Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix
Where we are: Fall in love with San Francisco, our city by the bay. With offices on the waterfront, you’re a close walk to all the city has to offer, great views of the Bay Bridge, and access to our Gapeteria. Whether you enjoy taking the trolley to work or are an avid cyclist, you’ll enjoy your (sometimes) sunny commute.
Meet the Team
Strategic Sourcing encompasses several categories including Marketing, IT, Corporate Services, Store Experience, and Trim. A strong team of 60 people globally, focused on tackling $2.5 billion in annual indirect spend.
Characteristics of our team:
§ Inquisitive
§ Team Players
§ Highly motivated
§ Driven
§ Agile
ABOUT YOU
Do you like to:
§ Think strategically
§ Analyze things
§ Drive change
§ Work with new people across all areas of the business
§ Solve (the world’s) problems
§ Take action, get stuff done
§ Lead courageously
As a Category Manager II, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the global packaging category strategy for Gap, Inc. You will dynamically work hands on with all of our brands and collaborate in finding the best packaging solutions with suppliers to drive ultimate value. You will identify opportunities to best support the brands leveraging raw materials, suppliers, and brand strategies across the company most effectively. You will lead projects, run RFP’s, negotiate, award contracts, and manage the supplier base.
A day in the life of a Category Manager…
§ Leads planning, implementation, and execution of global sourcing strategy
§ Leads the development of business cases and cost/benefit analysis to be presented to stakeholders
§ Proactively identifies and recommends category sourcing options and partners with leaders to implement them
§ Leads the continuous improvement process for programs within purview and offers ideas and assistance on programs across the department
§ Manages competitive RFXs, as necessary, and manages negotiation strategy development, overseeing or conducting the competitive negotiation process as needed
§ Coaches, trains and develops junior staff on both technical and soft skills
§ Builds relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies and colleagues to influence change
§ Drives completion of simultaneous projects by proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results
§ Supports the creation and implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance and development (e.g., - establishing quarterly and annual goals, conducting quarterly business reviews, formal scorecard measures)
§ Assists sourcing team with supplier selection, price negotiation, and bid evaluation processes
§ Collaborates with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives
§ Leads the continuous improvement process for programs within purview and offers ideas and assistance on programs across the department
§ Plan communication strategy. Draft and execute team communications.
§ Supports the development of plans for implementation and change management projects
§ Manages and if necessary able to perform analytical work for executive leadership
Qualification
You’ve got this if you have…
§ 5 to 7 years of experience in packaging for a large retailer, management consulting, strategic sourcing or supply chain management
§ Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred
§ Strategic Sourcing knowledge and the ability to regularly leverage industry experts, associations, peers and stakeholders to identify and benchmark best practices
§ Project management experience
§ Ability to work in ambiguity and adjust work style among multiple brands
§ Ability to learn and become subject matter expert quickly
§ Strong communication and presentation skills
§ Experience planning and leading negotiations a plus
§ Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written skills
§ Ability to interact with senior leaders and demonstrate a professional presence
§ Demonstrated ability to effectively handle issues and challenging situations
§ Highly motivated; demonstrates a "can-do" approach in being proactive with work assignments
§ Experience in a dynamic organization with experience and exposure to sourcing strategies
§ Ability to travel as required to facilitate collaborative opportunities
In this job, you’ll learn…
§ World class category strategy development and negotiation skills
§ What you need to be a rock star people manager
§ Deep subject matter expertise in functions within a world class global retailer
§ About something new… so come play!
ABOUT US
Who we are: Gap, Inc. – World’s favorite for American Style
What we are: Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix
Where we are: Fall in love with San Francisco, our city by the bay. With offices on the waterfront, you’re a close walk to all the city has to offer, great views of the Bay Bridge, and access to our Gapeteria. Whether you enjoy taking the trolley to work or are an avid cyclist, you’ll enjoy your (sometimes) sunny commute.
Meet the Team
Strategic Sourcing encompasses several categories including Marketing, IT, Corporate Services, Store Experience, and Trim. A strong team of 60 people globally, focused on tackling $2.5 billion in annual indirect spend.
Characteristics of our team:
§ Inquisitive
§ Team Players
§ Highly motivated
§ Driven
§ Agile
ABOUT YOU
Do you like to:
§ Think strategically
§ Analyze things
§ Drive change
§ Work with new people across all areas of the business
§ Solve (the world’s) problems
§ Take action, get stuff done
§ Lead courageously
As a Category Manager II, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the global packaging category strategy for Gap, Inc. You will dynamically work hands on with all of our brands and collaborate in finding the best packaging solutions with suppliers to drive ultimate value. You will identify opportunities to best support the brands leveraging raw materials, suppliers, and brand strategies across the company most effectively. You will lead projects, run RFP’s, negotiate, award contracts, and manage the supplier base.
A day in the life of a Category Manager…
§ Leads planning, implementation, and execution of global sourcing strategy
§ Leads the development of business cases and cost/benefit analysis to be presented to stakeholders
§ Proactively identifies and recommends category sourcing options and partners with leaders to implement them
§ Leads the continuous improvement process for programs within purview and offers ideas and assistance on programs across the department
§ Manages competitive RFXs, as necessary, and manages negotiation strategy development, overseeing or conducting the competitive negotiation process as needed
§ Coaches, trains and develops junior staff on both technical and soft skills
§ Builds relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies and colleagues to influence change
§ Drives completion of simultaneous projects by proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results
§ Supports the creation and implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance and development (e.g., - establishing quarterly and annual goals, conducting quarterly business reviews, formal scorecard measures)
§ Assists sourcing team with supplier selection, price negotiation, and bid evaluation processes
§ Collaborates with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives
§ Leads the continuous improvement process for programs within purview and offers ideas and assistance on programs across the department
§ Plan communication strategy. Draft and execute team communications.
§ Supports the development of plans for implementation and change management projects
§ Manages and if necessary able to perform analytical work for executive leadership
Qualification
You’ve got this if you have…
§ 5 to 7 years of experience in packaging for a large retailer, management consulting, strategic sourcing or supply chain management
§ Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred
§ Strategic Sourcing knowledge and the ability to regularly leverage industry experts, associations, peers and stakeholders to identify and benchmark best practices
§ Project management experience
§ Ability to work in ambiguity and adjust work style among multiple brands
§ Ability to learn and become subject matter expert quickly
§ Strong communication and presentation skills
§ Experience planning and leading negotiations a plus
§ Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written skills
§ Ability to interact with senior leaders and demonstrate a professional presence
§ Demonstrated ability to effectively handle issues and challenging situations
§ Highly motivated; demonstrates a "can-do" approach in being proactive with work assignments
§ Experience in a dynamic organization with experience and exposure to sourcing strategies
§ Ability to travel as required to facilitate collaborative opportunities
In this job, you’ll learn…
§ World class category strategy development and negotiation skills
§ What you need to be a rock star people manager
§ Deep subject matter expertise in functions within a world class global retailer
§ About something new… so come play!
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