Top 135 Innovation manager Jobs in Topeka, Ks

Category Manager
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas —Kansas
- $85,600 - $107,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
1d
IDD Residential Manager (Home Coach)
GoodLife Innovations —Lawrence, KS
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Live-In DSP Manager: Family Teacher
GoodLife Innovations —Lawrence, KS
- $35,000 - $38,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
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5d
(USA) Assistant General Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com, Returns)
Walmart —Topeka, KS
- $116,000 - $174,000 a year
- High school
- Customer service
- Finance
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
4d
Senior Manager Finance - REMOTE
Ryder System —Topeka, KS
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Remote
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
(USA) Area Manager - Traffic (wm.com)
Walmart —Topeka, KS
- $65,500 - $98,000 a year
- Management
- High school
- Writing skills
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Human Resource Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com Campus, Returns)
Walmart —Topeka, KS
- $84,000 - $126,000 a year
- High school
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Associate Property Manager
STORAGE RENTALS OF AMERICA —Topeka, KS
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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13d
Territory Manager - MO/KS/NE
Koalafi —Topeka, KS
- $105,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Assistant General Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics
Oak View Group —Lawrence, KS
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Senior Business Development Manager Ericsson Mobile Financial Services
Ericsson —Topeka, KS
- $149,600 - $202,650 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Office
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Finance Segment Manager - REMOTE
Ryder System —Topeka, KS
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Manager, Data Science & Innovation - Wearable Devices (174930)
Colgate-Palmolive —Topeka, KS
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Management
- Computer Science
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
4d
Customer Logistics Manager - DTS SET
Ryder System —Topeka, KS
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Urgent Care Clinic Manager
UKHS St. Francis Urgent Care Wanamaker —Topeka, KS
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Medical office experience
- Urgent Care
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
5d
Warehouse Solutions Design Manager (remote)
Ryder System —Topeka, KS
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Remote
- Dry van
- Research
- Flatbed truck
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Colony Supervisor (173305)
Colgate-Palmolive —Topeka, KS
- $76,800 - $121,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Senior Territory Manager- Kansas City, KS
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation —Topeka, KS
- $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior KOL Strategy and Engagement Manager
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation —Topeka, KS
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
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e-COMMERCE/DEPARTMENT LEAD
Dillons —Topeka, KS
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Category Manager

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas -
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Job Details

$85,600 - $107,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Caregiver leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership

Qualifications

Phone communication
Writing skills
Regulatory compliance
Metrics Reporting
Financial analysis
High school diploma or GED
Change management
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Contract drafting
Task prioritization
Conflict management
Vendor relationship management
Data analytics
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Computer skills
Managing projects
Risk & issue management
Legal compliance
Cross-functional team management
Financial acumen
Cross-functional communication
Procurement regulatory knowledge

Full Job Description

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Category Manager serves as a strategic business partner, developing and executing category strategies that drive operational efficiencies, value, and long-term success. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve business objectives through effective contract negotiations, supplier performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. The Category Manager provides guidance to business areas, supports supplier segmentation initiatives, ensures compliance with Vendor Management Office (VMO) policies and regulatory requirements, and contributes to enterprise governance and strategic initiatives.

"This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

Integrate with business areas as a strategic business partner to understand needs, provide expertise, and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.
Develop and execute long-term engagement strategies with business areas to ensure sustained value and continuous improvement.
Establish category roadmap, strategies, and plans to drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, risk management, innovation, and ongoing category development.
Negotiate and amend complex contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal value and quality.
Oversee activities and processes for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Support continuous improvement and change management by identifying process gaps, coordinating practical improvements, documenting changes, and supporting adoption with business areas and suppliers.
Foster continuous improvement in vendor management by developing and implementing effective reporting, tracking, analytics, SLAs, KPIs, performance goals, and related performance management practices.
Act as an educational resource for internal business partners on vendor management, sourcing strategies, and policy adherence.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring performance meets organizational goals.
Address vendor issues to ensure high service delivery.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing and via telephone regarding sensitive and confidential issues and maintain a positive professional image.
Ability to assess, analyze, plan, and evaluate situations.
Ability to self-direct, make independent decisions, and prioritize daily activities.
Ability to handle sensitive situations in a positive, professional manner.
Must be comfortable discussing reimbursement/financial arrangements.
Schedule could require alternative work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, availability 365 days per year.

Education and Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of category management principles and strategic sourcing methodologies, with the ability to develop and execute category strategies that align with organizational goals and optimize supplier value.
Proven project management expertise, including leading cross-functional teams, managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving successful business outcomes through effective planning and execution.
Expertise in contract negotiation and lifecycle management, including drafting, redlining, conflict resolution, and fostering mutually beneficial agreements that balance business objectives and supplier relationships.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate strategic discussions, and deliver clear, actionable insights to executive audiences that support informed decision-making and business outcomes.
Strong financial and analytical acumen, with experience leveraging data, metrics, scorecards, and performance insights to support strategic decision-making and value optimization.
Digital dexterity to quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and platforms to improve efficiency.
In-depth knowledge of Supplier, Procurement, and Vendor Management protocols, policies, and procedures, and government frameworks.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, supplier performance management, SLA and KPI development, performance goal implementation, and change management practices.
Demonstrate business judgment, integrity, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk, balance competing priorities, and drive sound business decisions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, computer sciences, or a related field preferred.
In lieu of degree, three (3) years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and/or category management, with direct involvement in strategic sourcing and category management required.
Indirect sourcing experience with SaaS, CCaaS, BPaaS, XaaS, software, technology, services, or related supplier categories preferred.

Physical Requirements

Standard remote, hybrid, or office-based, work environment with routine use of a computer and standard office equipment.

Compensation

$85,600- $107,000 annually

Exempt Grade 16

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

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IDD Residential Manager (Home Coach)

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(USA) Assistant General Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com, Returns)

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(USA) Area Manager - Traffic (wm.com)

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Associate Property Manager

Territory Manager - MO/KS/NE

Assistant General Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

Senior Business Development Manager Ericsson Mobile Financial Services

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Manager, Data Science & Innovation - Wearable Devices (174930)

Customer Logistics Manager - DTS SET

Urgent Care Clinic Manager

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