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.