JOB REQUIREMENTS: *Preferred location is Milwaukee (Hybrid), will
consider remote candidates* Join our dynamic team as a Senior
Category Manager! This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a
position of influence, providing global category leadership. As a key
player in our supply chain organization, you will collaborate with
regional category teams, divisional product leaders, and operations to
implement strategies that not only drive value but also promote
sustainability in our supply chain. Key Responsibilities Develop and
maintain a multi-year category strategy that delivers year-over-year
value to the organization Develop a multi-year purchase Category
strategy to deliver year-over-year cost savings, consolidate suppliers,
reduce risk and improve trade working capital Manages complex multi-year
supplier relationships to enable our front-end portfolio strategies
Maintains ownership and communication for all strategic sourcing
activities for assigned commodities and services to cross-functional
teams Conducts and leads brainstorming sessions at facilities with
cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and
deployment priorities on cost-saving initiatives. Provides oversight to
sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal
and external stakeholder Collaborates with global and regional sourcing
teams to identify, screen and qualify strategic suppliers. Works with
global facilities to create regional and global material cost savings
funnels that align with commercial strategies and financial targets
Drives spend analysis, including countermeasures for projects that
deviate from plan and make decisions to address issues Proactively
assesses internal and external process improvements, influences
effective change, and drive innovation and continuous improvements
Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request
for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQ's) and leads the
screening and supplier selection process Negotiate and draft supplier
contracts of sale, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight
terms, currency exchange, raw material steel fluctuation, inventory
levels Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and
future (industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the
business) material availability, and prepares market analysis reports
Responsible for timely reporting on key metrics and presenting Strategic
Sourcing plans, activities and progress Professional
Experience/Qualifications: The successful candidate will have proven
experience and qualifications in the following: BA or BS degree in
Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business or related fieldOR
equivalent experience 5-10 years' experience working in an
industrial... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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