Category Manager 2, Facilities Construction and Material Handling Equipment
Gap Inc.

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

This role will lead the Material Handling Equipment and Energy and Sustainability categories. Focus will be on the day-to-day management of the category strategy and business partner relationships driving both financial operational value while mitigating risk

What You'll Do

• Execute category strategy & implementation plan
• Manage supplier and business partner relationships and perform contract negotiations to optimize financial and operational benefits and mitigate risk
• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business goal
• Provide input to category strategy based on market dynamics, supplier landscape, business needs within focus area
• Support senior procurement staff in various strategic initiatives

Who You Are

• Contract Management: Extensive experience negotiating, redlining, and routing contracts for approval through a complex organization. Proven ability to lead the contracting process facilitating meetings with business partners, Legal, Finance, suppliers, InfoSec and Risk. Knowledge of key legal and commercial contract terms and risks / opportunities associated with each.
• Procurement & Category Management: Procurement background in Material Handling Equipment, Facility Construction, Energy/Sustainability preferred
• Personal skills: Highly organized with strong project management and communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize work as required to meet deadlines. Flexible problem-solving mindset with an aptitude for working through ambiguous situations. Tech savvy with a desire to quickly learn and master new systems and ways of working.
• Experience: 5 - 6 years of experience in Procurement or related area, preferred experience in one or more of categories managed, strong problem-solving & communication skills
• Procurement at Gap, Inc. drives financial and operational value through category management and contractual negotiations.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

US CandidatesPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.

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