Global Category Manager, Mechanical – Business Line Analytical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more locations.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute the global strategy for the mechanical category within the Analytical Business Line.

• Integrate the global strategy and supply chain with manufacturing plants.

• Develop a resilient and cost-effective supply chain.

• Direct sourcing strategies utilizing the CIPS process.

• Ensure the supply base possesses the necessary capabilities and capacities for both current and future needs.

• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers.

• Update price lists and manage terms and conditions effectively.

• Oversee procurement planning, budgets, savings forecasts, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Identify, assess, and select suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability metrics.

• Provide continuous contract management and oversight of suppliers.

• Ensure stakeholders implement the strategy and meet category sourcing performance objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

• Ideally, experience with mechanical components, castings, forgings, or plastics.

• Proven history of developing and implementing global strategies.

• Strong abilities in stakeholder management.

• Experience in negotiation and managing supplier relationships.

• A data-driven mindset for analysis and reporting.

• Capability to align factories, local teams, and global leadership.

• Collaborative work style.

• Ability to operate across local, regional, and global teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

• Supportive, hands-on team environment.

• Global position with significant impact.

• Opportunity to influence the supply base and strategy from the outset.