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Category Management Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA

Unum UK

Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... defined category in order to reduce cost and mitigate risk * Manages and conducts RFX events ... programs) * Assist and consult with the business partners to create Service Level Agreements to ...

RaceTrac

Demand Planner

Atlanta, GA

... assist in driving growth at the stores. The Demand Planner's overall goal is to manage the ... Provides outstanding internal customer service to Operations and Category Management * Works with ...

Pulte Group

Procurement Coordinator

Alpharetta, GA

... * Assist with community setup tasks, such as pricing validation, category coordination, and ... Contribute to category management efforts by assisting in cost analysis, sourcing strategy ...

QXO

Senior Manager, Direct Procurement

Atlanta, GA

$94K - $127K/yr

Ensure effective product performance and promote good customer and supplier relations. * Assist all ... Partner with sales, category management, sales enablement, and marketing to ensure that revenue ...

QXO

Senior Manager, Direct Procurement

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$94K - $127K/yr

Ensure effective product performance and promote good customer and supplier relations. * Assist all ... Partner with sales, category management, sales enablement, and marketing to ensure that revenue ...

JLL

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$124K - $160K/yr

Support and guide the Category Management team's supplier relationship and performance programs ... Support and assist development of diversity programs under clients and company requirements.

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How much do category management assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for category management assistant in Decatur, GA is $47,251.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $47,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Category Management Assistant vs Merchandising Assistant?

AspectCategory Management AssistantMerchandising Assistant
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CMI, CPIM), degree in business or related fieldSimilar certifications, often with retail or marketing background
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaborating with category managers and suppliersRetail stores or office, supporting visual and product placement
Industry UsageRetail, FMCG, wholesaleRetail, fashion, consumer goods
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in category planning and supplier relationsFocus on product display, stock levels, and sales support

The main difference is that a Category Management Assistant focuses on analyzing categories, supplier negotiations, and strategic planning, while a Merchandising Assistant concentrates on product presentation, stock management, and visual displays. Both roles support retail operations but with distinct responsibilities.

What cities near Decatur, GA are hiring for Category Management Assistant jobs? Cities near Decatur, GA with the most Category Management Assistant job openings:
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Procurement Specialist

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

IHG rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 108 rated hotels

Job description


Support Procurement and Cost Efficiency (PaCE) day-to-day sourcing activities, stakeholder relationships, contract and supplier management, pricing administration, reporting, and data analysis across IHG's U.S. Food & Beverage program for Essentials, Suites, and Premium Hotels.
Your day to day
  • Execute sourcing projects across the Food & Beverage category within allocated timeframes, ensuring project trackers, documentation, and reporting tools are updated in line with specified timelines.
  • Support RFX administration, supplier communications, response management, bid analysis, follow-up activities, and preparation of stakeholder-ready summaries and recommendations.
  • Support execution of select contract renewals, amendments, supplier onboarding activities, and procurement documentation as required.
  • Maintain supplier, contract, pricing, program, and procurement records, ensuring accurate documentation, tracking of key dates, data integrity, and accessibility for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Provide suggestions and input as to how Food & Beverage products, services, programs, and processes could be improved or delivered more effectively, and provide assistance with service reporting as appropriate.
  • Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder and supplier requests, serving as a primary point of contact for routine procurement inquiries and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Support building online events for supplier information, e-auctions, and online tendering, ensuring RFX events are run effectively and seamlessly for both internal customers and suppliers.
  • Analyze supplier proposals, spend, pricing, compliance, and program performance data to support sourcing decisions, reporting, issue resolution, and category insights while meeting established project timelines and deliverables.
  • Provide insight on supplier submissions and pricing files to simplify the review process for internal customers and support savings validation, issue resolution, and category insights.
  • Assist with supplier relationship management by preparing business reviews, tracking action items, supporting performance monitoring, and coordinating service or reporting follow-up.
  • Coordinate pricing implementation activities, including tracking approved submissions, effective dates, system updates, exceptions, and issue resolution with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Perform quality checks on own work and for team members where requested, with emphasis on accuracy of supplier, pricing, contract, reporting, and implementation details.
  • Maintain regular and appropriate communications throughout the sourcing process, both internal and external.
  • Prioritize workload to ensure timely delivery of projects, reporting, and procurement support while contributing to continuous improvement, process documentation, and knowledge management.

What we need from you
  • Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, business, hospitality, analytics, foodservice management, or a related field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
  • 3-5 years progressive work-related experience preferred, including:
  • Supporting procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, reporting, pricing administration, or foodservice/hospitality operations.
  • Proficiently executing multi-step sourcing and procurement projects and processes, including RFX support, supplier communications, tender/event administration, and stakeholder follow-up.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze RFX submissions, pricing files, spend, compliance, and supplier data, and present clear findings that simplify review and decision-making for internal customers.
  • Track record of supporting procurement projects that deliver value to the business, such as savings, cost avoidance, rebates, compliance improvement, supplier performance, or operational readiness.
  • Strong procurement technical skills, including Excel, reporting, process documentation, supplier records management, and concise preparation of stakeholder-ready summaries or presentations.
  • General understanding of category management methodology, procurement processes, contract terms, amendments, Statements of Work, supplier onboarding, and supplier management activities.
  • Effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple competing deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
  • Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to work across matrixed teams and build productive supplier relationships.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and high attention to detail.
  • Awareness of responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier diversity, procurement compliance, food safety, brand standards, or hospitality operations is a plus.

About Us
At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
About the Team
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Staybridge Suites is an extended stay hotel, offering elevated residential style-studios and suites, complimentary daily breakfast buffet, complimentary light bites & happy hour 3 days a week, and ample amenities to accommodate both short term and extended-stay guests. We know that being on the road means balancing work with family and friends, so we go out of our way to make your stays enjoyable while keeping you connected to what matters most.

Industry

Hospitality services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chandler, AZ, US

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