Global Category Manager

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement sourcing strategies for designated direct material commodity categories.

• Perform market, supplier, spend, and trend analysis to uncover sourcing opportunities.

• Oversee RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and vendor negotiations with a focus on total cost of ownership.

• Assess, qualify, and manage supplier relationships and performance metrics.

• Address supply chain issues and uphold contractual terms and obligations.

• Formulate risk mitigation strategies for geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, capacity limitations, and single-source dependencies.

• Spot cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and value engineering initiatives.

• Negotiate and oversee supplier contracts, renewals, modifications, and performance evaluations.

• Develop and monitor procurement metrics, savings, compliance, and supplier performance indicators.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Administrative teams.

• Lead project planning, decision-making processes, and escalations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement processes and systems.

• Assist in maintaining production continuity and meeting customer delivery needs.

• Prepare business cases, sourcing recommendations, and presentations for management.

• Ensure compliance with procurement, contractual, regulatory, ethical, sustainability, and responsible sourcing standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.

• Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies.

• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong negotiation skills with a history of achieving favorable terms.

• Excellent project management abilities, capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced global environment.

• Proficient in analyzing complex spend data, market trends, and supplier performance.

• In-depth knowledge of supplier relationship management and strategic partnerships.

• Familiarity with procurement tools, systems, and spend analysis platforms.

• Capacity to independently prioritize tasks, drive results, and resolve issues.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Procurement certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.

• Background check and drug test are mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Paid vacation plans.

• Competitive compensation.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Confidential handling of information in accordance with EEO guidelines.