The Category Manager will create a competitive advantage by leading the development and execution of an overall category strategy. Will develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies; negotiate commercial terms for agreements; manage strategic agreements along with internal/external (contractor) relationships; develop and lead a cross-functional Integrated Category Team that includes representatives from other supply chain groups and the Business Units.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Engages Site Procurement, Operations, and technical stakeholders to develop collaborative approaches to ensure cross discipline alignment on sourcing strategies
• Actively influences senior leadership to gain alignment as well as gain access to appropriate resources
• Develops and executes procurement strategies for the category
• Keeps abreast of market intelligence to set forward-looking strategies which capitalize on sourcing opportunities
• Benchmarks key cost drivers of services and materials to successfully leverage negotiations
• Employs financial analysis and economic modeling skills to evaluate contractor proposals, pricing, and flexible contractual pricing models
• Develops services “should cost models” for cost component comparisons in negotiations
• Develops, negotiates and maintains commercial contract terms and pricing agreements
• Manages strategic contractors, including governance, reporting, performance measurement and relationships
• Support Business Unit operations with procurement strategies and market intelligence
• Identifies savings opportunities, deliver savings and report results into the savings tool
• Facilitates opportunities for Sustainable Development (local content, supplier diversity, community impact and environmental impact)
• Drives consistent implementation of the Category and Supplier Performance Management processes
Qualifications
Basic/Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or engineering
• 5 or more years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
Preferred:
• MBA
• Previous experience in strategic sourcing and/or category management
• 10 or more years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Familiarity with supplier cost drivers
• Strong commercial acumen
Physical Requirements:
Working at a desk for extended periods, attending meetings and collaborating with colleagues. May be occasionally required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 20lbs. Adaptability to both air-conditioned offices and factory floor. Must understand safety protocol and follow them diligently.
