The Category Manager serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Company in an assigned segment of the market. They identify current and future capabilities/trends in the market, determine Suppliers’ positions in the Darley portfolio as well as in the industry landscape, and team with leading Suppliers in that segment to propel Darley forward. The Category Manager maintains an overall understanding of Darley’s supply chain within their respective category, manages risk and drives revenue by partnering with the Sales Team and Key Suppliers to satisfy Customer needs. The Category Manager is responsible for their overall market, with a primary focus on key accounts that align with the company’s mission, values, and strategic growth plans. The Category Manager reports to the Director of the Supply Partner Team.
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.