The position of Director Category Management will be Remote!

Summary
The Director Category Management is responsible for directing the largest category within the company that includes Rockwell, ABB, Eaton, Schneider, Siemens, Generac and other Power Distribution, Equipment, and Control suppliers. Responsible for leading two people in the Supplier Relations department, along with an indirect responsibility for others on the team. Will also be responsible for working with the organization's Global 3S Group and Global Supplier Managers in Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Power Distribution and Control Category
• Oversee staff selection, performance management, goal setting, training, and development
• Develop and supervise team members to motivate positive attitude, career growth, and strong performance results
• Evaluate workloads, determine priority, and implement changes to continuously improve productivity and efficiency
• Work with all Regions on their strategies and opportunities with Power Distribution and Control partners
• Work with the Rexel Global Leaders within each designated strategic supplier
• Represent Rexel USA with global suppliers at the Senior Leadership level
• Develop and execute on National Supplier Strategy objectives with strategic suppliers
• Perform annual planning and quarterly reviews to confirm that plans are on track and primary objectives are being met
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of experience in Category Management or Purchasing activities
• Sales and Category Management experience required
• Experience working for electrical distribution and/or electrical manufacturers in the electrical industry is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the power distribution and control market as well as the suppliers and their relationship with distribution and customers
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a distributor organization to proactively implement the business plan
• Ability to lead high-level discussions with senior leaders
• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders for win-win scenarios
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communications, with the ability to present in individual or group settings
• Ability to promote the organization's value-add proposition to suppliers
• Flexible and able to multitask daily
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Frequently – 21% to 50%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force: Frequency:

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”