Category Manager

Tradin Organic

. Procure and manage assigned product categories .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and vendor management, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Proven ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers, coupled with strategic focus and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

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Procurement ManagementVendor ManagementB2B Commercial ExperienceKey Account ManagementMarket Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Business ManagementMarketingInternational TradePortfolio ManagementSales Strategy ExecutionInventory ManagementReport PreparationBusiness InsightsCustomer Relationship ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInitiativeAbility to Multi-task

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Commercial EnvironmentQuality StandardsContractual RequirementsCustomer Service MindsetMarket Fluctuations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Procure and manage assigned product categories
Ensure products meet specifications, contractual requirements, and cost objectives
Maintain optimal inventory levels and monitor product group performance
Recommend corrective actions as needed
Build partnerships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and industry developments
Identify opportunities and mitigate risks
Ensure suppliers and products meet company quality standards, vendor approval requirements, and customer expectations
Resolve product-related issues and customer complaints by coordinating solutions with customers, vendors, and internal teams
Prepare reports and provide business insights
Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives
Execute purchase and sales strategies to generate income while considering risk and return
Collaborate with quality, logistics, and operations
Identify and monitor market fluctuations
Create new business opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Business Management, Marketing, International Trade, or Agriculture
5+ years in commercial environment is preferred
Responsible for portfolio of customers/vendors with high business priority; works independently
Deep/broad knowledge of business processes in relation to own discipline
Ability to proactively anticipate developments and consequences
Strategic focus
Ability to help more junior colleagues when needed
Ability to proactively register and act on process bottlenecks
Ability to provide fitting solutions to arising issues
Preferred B to B commercial experience and key account management
Successful experience selling through portfolio to existing customer base
Successful experience finding prospects, turning prospects into leads, and leads into business opportunities
Demonstrated experience building rapport with customers and curating durable relationships
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong organizational skills
Ability to solve challenging problems
Time management skills
High level of initiative
Thrives working in ambiguous situations
Customer service mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

11 paid holidays
401(K) matching
Comprehensive health insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Educational Assistance
Paid Paternity Leave
Volunteering
Paid Time Off