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.