Polyiso Category Manager at Carlisle in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary


This position is responsible for overall sourcing strategy development and implementation for assigned
categories of products/services in Purchasing group. This includes working cross functionally across CCM
to determine the sourcing needs of the organization, understanding the associated spend market supply
dynamics, and working with existing or potential suppliers to develop and implement optimal sourcing
strategies to maximize the value (cost reduction, continuous improvement, supply continuity,
product/service quality). This position interacts often with internal stakeholders at a high level.
Candidates must be comfortable reporting on projects and service programs to Director & VP level
periodically. This role relies on strong leadership and drive towards results, a high degree of internal and
external relationship management, technical aptitude, excellent data analytical abilities and effective
communication and organizational skills. Standard hours of operation will be Monday- Friday, 8 am to
5pm, with the possibility of 20% travel time throughout the year.


Duties and Responsibilities:


• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend in
accordance with CCMs purchasing policies and procedures, utilizing competitive sourcing levers.
• Review of spend for services or supplies and identify opportunities for harmonization and
increased spend leverage nationwide over 50+ manufacturing locations.
• Provide supply market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder
community in anticipating strategic opportunities.
• Works in conjunction with manufacturing/engineering/R&D and suppliers to evaluate
business/technical requirements/designs and develop effective sourcing strategies minimizing the
total cost of ownership for CCM.
• Continuous assessment of CCM requirements and supply market conditions for opportunity
identification and recommends value added projects/opportunities
• Negotiates multi-year supply contracts with suppliers with terms to mitigate risk and maximize
value to CCM
• Acts as the primary relationship manager with supplier for assigned categories - Acts as an
interface between supplier and business
• Identifies and develops new sources and/or works with existing sources on current supply needs
and future opportunities.
• Supplier relationship management activities to manage risk, improve performance and add value
to CCM
• Serve as supply chain subject matter expert for assigned category of spend.
• Other duties as assigned


Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in category management and strategic sourcing, with a
focus on driving cost savings and process efficiencies in the assigned spend categories.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Be able to research data from multiple sources
(industry data, market intel sources, internal spend data) draw inferences.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of purchasing practices.
• Business understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft programs


Education and Experience:


• Required:
o Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
o Minimum of 5 years' related experience.
• Preferred:
o MBA or Master's Degree in related field
o 6+ years of related experience
o Relevant industry certifications (CPSM, CPIM etc.)
o Prior Management experience


Working Conditions:
• Individual will operate primarily in an office setting, with a hybrid flexibility to work from a home
part of the week.
• Individual will occasionally be in a plant environment where it may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder
than office settings.
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm


Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), is a global leader in the building materials industry. We've been around since 1917. In just the past six years, our company has grown by nearly 70%.


When you join CCM, you'll become part of a team that looks out for you, listens to your ideas and appreciates your work. We think we've got something pretty special here, and our employees seem to agree.
Employees also enjoy some of these great benefits!


Time off - Hard work should be rewarded. You'll receive paid vacation and a generous amount of paid holidays.
Healthcare - We offer multiple options. Choose the one that fits your lifestyle. CCM picks up a generous amount of the cost.
Retirement Fund - Save for your retirement with a traditional or Roth 401k. We'll match a portion of your contribution starting on your first day of work.
Training - We believe in being lifetime learners, so we offer dozens of training programs in the classroom as well as online.
Tuition Reimbursement - Ready to get the degree? We'll pick up 90% of your tuition cost.
Idea Teams - You can be part of helping us solve some of our toughest challenges or developing the next break-through innovation.
Unlimited Coffee - Caffeine fuels some of the best ideas.


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Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in category management and strategic sourcing, with a
focus on driving cost savings and process efficiencies in the assigned spend categories.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Be able to research data from multiple sources
(industry data, market intel sources, internal spend data) draw inferences.
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Understanding of purchasing practices.
* Business understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
* Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft programs


Education and Experience:


Required:


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
* Minimum of 5 years' related experience.


Preferred:


* MBA or Master's Degree in related field
* 6+ years of related experience
* Relevant industry certifications (CPSM, CPIM etc.)
* Prior Management experience


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled