Category Manager – Molded Parts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement long-term category strategies for essential direct materials that support the global manufacturing network.

• Create RFx documents, evaluate proposals, and guide cross-functional supplier selections based on the total value proposition.

• Organize and conduct supplier negotiations that encompass pricing, capacity, business, and legal terms.

• Cultivate in-depth expertise in category trends, cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand dynamics, lead times, manufacturing processes, and supplier market conditions.

• Promote alternative sourcing, supplier consolidation, and localization efforts to enhance pricing leverage and improve cycle times.

• Oversee margin enhancement through savings on material costs.

• Advance category performance improvements in lead times, minimum order quantities, localization, vendor-managed inventory, payment terms, incoming quality, inventory levels, inventory turnover, and supply continuity.

• Develop business cases, including ROI models, and present cost-saving proposals for approval and validation.

• Negotiate supplier terms and conditions related to payment, delivery, inventory strategies, lead times, price reductions, and other strategic matters.

• Direct global or regional supplier negotiation strategies with defined objectives for pricing, service, quality, and inventory.

• Collaborate with customer-facing teams, operations, R&D, and Quality Engineering to ensure alignment of supplier strategies with product and customer requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations field.

• Minimum of 6 years in a similar position or relevant experience within a global manufacturing organization.

• Proven experience in managing and optimizing supply chains in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, with SAP being preferred.

• Proficient in Power BI.

• Experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation.

• Strong executive-level communication skills and stakeholder management experience in a global context.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to navigate multiple issues, prioritize tasks, and leverage available resources effectively.

• Comprehensive analytical skills to evaluate alternatives and present informed recommendations.

• Ability to manage several projects concurrently and excel in a continuous improvement atmosphere.

• Knowledgeable in the effective use of relevant PC software applications.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• At least intermediate-level expertise in Excel, including advanced formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables, charts, graphs, and data analysis.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, including the creation of charts/graphs from Excel data and transforming text into SmartArt.

• Proficient in MS Outlook.

• Equivalent competency levels acquired through a combination of these qualifications may be considered.

• Preferred experience in the medical device sector.

• Preferred MBA, or a master’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline.

• Preferred certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or other relevant sourcing/procurement certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple group medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Comprehensive wellness program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Group accident insurance.

• Hospital indemnity insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Vacation and sick leave programs.

• Recognition, well-being, and work-life balance initiatives.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Tobacco-free and drug-free workplace.