Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or higher with at least seven years of experience in contract administration and vendor relationships, or a Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience., Experience in supplier and contract management, particularly in direct category management., Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like v-look-up and charting., Ability to work independently, influence leadership decisions, and effectively communicate insights..

Key responsibilities:

Analyze market and consumer data to inform decision-making processes critical to business success.

Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing while collaborating with the Legal team and various business units.

Lead complex projects and persuade stakeholders to adopt new strategies and ideas.

Measure and assess data-driven risks to ensure alignment with the organization's overarching goals.

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.

As a category manager for data in our Supplier Data and Systems Management department, data is at the heart of everything we do, and you'll be instrumental in harnessing this vital resource to propel our enterprise forward. You'll analyze market and consumer data to guide pivotal decision-making processes critical to the business’s success. In this role, you’ll measure and assess data-driven risks to support all business units across the enterprise, ensuring that our strategies are cohesive and aligned with our overarching goals. You’ll negotiate contracts, SLAs, and pricing, collaborating closely with our Legal team and various business units to develop innovative supplier strategies. Additionally, you’ll lead complex projects, persuade others to embrace new directions and ideas, and make a tangible impact across the entire organization.

Remote work allowed

Must-have Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of seven years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of four years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.

Preferred Skills

Experience with supplier and contract management (ideally direct category management experience)
Experience in negotiating contracts, statement of work, and service level agreements
Experience influencing leadership decisions, strong prioritization skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and have strong collaboration and relationship building skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, analyze data, draw insights, and effectively communicate findings through storytelling.
Advanced computer and analytical skills including Microsoft Office with demonstrated skills in Excel – including the ability to create, manipulate, and formulate spreadsheets – including v-look-up, tables, charts and graphing

Compensation

$87,200 - $116,300/ year depending on position level and experience
Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
Paid time off, including volunteer time off
Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
Career development & tuition assistance

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2024 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.

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