Sr. Category Manager - Handmade Cigars

Sr. Category Manager - Handmade Cigars Posting Start Date: 11/7/26 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015, Senior Category Manager, Handmade Cigars, Bethlehem, PA / Category Management Location: Bethlehem, PA Working hours: Full-time Work model: Hybrid Contract type / duration: Direct Hire Are you a commercially minded category management professional who thrives on driving growth, profitability, and supplier performance? Do you want to shape the future of a strategic product category while building strong supplier partnerships and delivering measurable business results? Then you might be the person we are looking for. As our new Senior Category Manager, Handmade Cigars , you will play a critical role in leading our Handmade Cigars category and driving long-term business value. You will work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to develop and execute category strategies that enhance growth, profitability, innovation, supply reliability, and competitive differentiation. This is a unique opportunity to own a strategic category and directly influence business performance within an international organization. What your day will look like Category Strategy & Supplier Portfolio Management Develop and execute long-term category and supplier strategies that balance revenue growth, profitability, inventory efficiency, supply continuity, and competitive differentiation. Build strategic supplier partnerships and executive-level relationships to improve collaboration, performance, and risk management. Lead supplier segmentation, risk assessments, and business reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives. Govern product allocation decisions, including make-versus-buy analysis, insourcing opportunities, new product introductions, and portfolio rationalization initiatives. Strategic Sourcing, Contracting & Cost Optimization Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities. Establish supplier agreements, rebate programs, performance incentives, and service-level commitments that deliver measurable financial value. Identify and implement initiatives that optimize total cost of ownership, working capital, and procurement effectiveness. Supplier Performance & Supply Reliability Define and manage supplier performance metrics including fill rates, on-time delivery, lead-time compliance, allocation adherence, quality performance, and responsiveness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service levels, forecast accuracy, product availability, and supply reliability. Partner with Supply Chain and Inventory Planning teams to proactively mitigate supply risks and improve business continuity. Procurement Excellence & Governance Establish scalable procurement processes, governance frameworks, contracting standards, and sourcing playbooks. Implement supplier scorecards and business review processes to improve supplier accountability and performance. Champion procurement best practices and data-driven decision-making across stakeholder groups. Commercial Analytics & Business Performance Leverage market intelligence, supplier performance data, financial analysis, and consumer insights to identify growth and savings opportunities. Translate complex commercial and operational data into actionable recommendations and business cases with measurable impact. What Success Looks Like (12-24 Months) Deliver annual value creation equal to 3-5% of addressable spend. Improve category gross margin through sourcing initiatives. Establish strategic business plans with all key suppliers. Deliver a supplier-led innovation pipeline and measurable growth opportunities. Improve supplier service levels. Become a trusted advisor to Commercial, Finance, and Operations leadership. What you'll bring Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Procurement, Strateg…

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