Direct Sourcing Category Manager at BWAY in Oak Brook, Illinois

Posted in Other 2 days ago.





Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



As a North America Sourcing Manager-Steel Components & Wire for Direct Materials at Mauser, your essential duties include:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategy for the steel components & wire categories of about $102 million spend that will evolve based on business needs. Steel components category includes metal components (tubing, base pan, cross member) for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC's), steel covers & rings for Steel & Fiber drums, welding wire & handles for 1 gallon & 5 gallon cans, nuts & bolts, etc.
  • Collaborate with Operational Teams across NA Large Packaging and NA Small Packaging Business Unit to execute Steel Components sourcing strategies as well as day-to-day operational needs.
  • Identify, develop, & execute savings opportunities including, but not limited to supplier consolidation, RFQ, fact-based negotiations.
  • Lead the negotiation of a commercial supply agreement (i.e. contract) with suppliers included within the sourcing strategy.
  • Act as project manager and lead cross functional team to carry out project implementations.
  • Foster collaborative and effective communication between supply base and internal stakeholders (i.e. operations, plant specific Purchasing personnel, quality, engineering, sales, etc...)
  • Work with suppliers & business to ensure working capital initiatives (inventory management) & cash flow initiatives (improving payment terms)


Requirements


  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Finance. MBA preferred.
  • Experience in Direct category management (especially metal related) with a medium to large size operations of at least 20 manufacturing plants.
  • Project management skills are critical to be successful in the role
  • Ability to multi task while able to prioritize key priorities to impact business results.
  • Excellent in communication and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
  • High Energy Level, Quick Leaner, Curiosity
  • Strong Desire to Achieve Results
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skillset. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau.
  • Fact-based & data driven in decision making process
  • Leader to own & drive activities within cross-functional team
  • 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience
  • 5+ years of Procurement experience supporting the manufacturing industry
  • 5+ years of Supplier Relationship Management experience
  • 5+ years of experience working within a cross functional team
  • Be self-directed and manage multiple tasks without close supervision






ABOUT US



Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?


Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.


Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.


At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.


Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!


Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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