Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the formulation and execution of strategic procurement initiatives.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the organization.

• Create, convey, and execute detailed category strategies.

• Achieve goals related to risk, quality, cost, and other value drivers through cross-departmental teamwork.

• Establish and continuously refresh market intelligence regarding key suppliers and market solutions.

• Serve as the authority for designated categories by gaining insights into the industry, competition, emerging technologies, and innovations.

• Develop, issue, and manage requests for proposals (RFPs) or bidding processes.

• Formulate, direct, evaluate, and implement purchasing strategies for commodity materials across various business segments.

• Negotiate corporate agreements with strategic suppliers and cultivate new partnerships.

• Engage in cost reduction initiatives and communicate any price increases.

• Evaluate supplier and material risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Identify alternative supply sources.

• Assist in internal and external quarterly vendor evaluations.

• Enhance communication, data gathering, ongoing improvement, and supplier relations.

• Establish and nurture supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management programs.

• Achieve or surpass category profit plan objectives.

• Analyze sourcing key performance indicators (KPIs), expenditure data, and vendor performance metrics.

• Address supplier issues and act as the main point of contact for FTI personnel.

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, timely delivery, and adherence to contract terms.

• Facilitate technical support from suppliers for various projects.

• Identify opportunities for innovation driven by suppliers.

• Standardize specifications across suppliers and design teams.

• Work with internal teams on effective sourcing initiatives.

• Inspect supplies to confirm quality standards.

• Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• At least 2 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role.

• Proficient in using a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in strategic sourcing is essential.

• Familiarity with the electrical construction sector is advantageous, though not mandatory.

• Willingness to travel 10-30%, as necessary.

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and ongoing education programs.

• Competitive compensation based on merit.

• Defined career path development.

• Flexible and comprehensive benefits package.

• Industry-leading benefits for regular/full-time employees.