Description
The Category Manager identifies current and future capabilities/trends in the market, determines suppliers’ positions in the Darley portfolio as well as in the industry landscape, and executes by teaming with leading suppliers in that space. The Category Manager maintains an overall understanding of Darley’s supply chain within their respective category, manages risk and drives revenue by partnering with key suppliers. The Category Manager will be responsible for their overall market, with a primary focus on key accounts that align with the company’s mission, values, and strategic growth plans.
About W.S. Darley & Co: Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, supplying the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in the equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovate emergency equipment brands and innovative solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest quality solutions and services from its corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL and its’ ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing operations in Chippewa Falls, WI and Janesville, IA. Darley also maintains offices is six countries worldwide.
Darley Defense, a division of the W.S. Darley company, specializes in using existing contracts to distribute products and services to the Federal Government. Darley Defense specializes in special operational equipment and fire and emergency services.
Requirements
1. Identify, establish, and foster relationships with leading suppliers in a defined market space.
2. Perform as a SME within a defined market space
3. Identify and manage risk in Darley’s supply chain.
4. Provide guidance to supply partner representative(s) on relationship maintenance with all Darley suppliers.
5. Drive direct and indirect revenue and profitability for the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses company standard office equipment such as computer and cell phones.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or as otherwise required.
Travel
This position requires up to 40% travel.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a business discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience
1. 3-5 years relationship management experience.
2. Government contracting experience or similar.
3. A minimum of two years in a professional business role.
Skills
1. Relationship Oriented.
2. Teamwork.
3. Organization
Benefits Offered
1. PTO
2. Paid Holidays
3. Tuition Reimbursement
4. Health & Wellness Reimbursement
5. Medical
6. Dental
7. Vision
8. Life & Disability
9. HSA with Darley contribution
10. FSA
11. 401K/Roth with match and profit sharing
12. Darley paid life insurance
AAP/EEO Statement
Darley is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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