Chamberlain Group · 5 days ago
Associate Category Manager, Corporate Indirect Sourcing
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $133K/yr
3+ years expChamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and a Blackstone portfolio company. The Associate Category Manager will implement and support the design of a large/complex indirect category strategy while identifying sourcing activities and driving sourcing initiatives to achieve business objectives.
ManufacturingSecuritySmart Home
Responsibilities
Implement and support design of a large/complex indirect category strategy to achieve functional and Business Unit objectives
Identify sourcing activities in the category based on Indirect Sourcing policy by developing and driving sourcing initiatives, including all key steps in full life cycle sourcing
Assess supplier management strategies by monitoring KPIs, Terms and Conditions, Supplier Contracts and Supplier Risk Assessments
Maintain and apply knowledge of factors affecting costs such as industry and technology trends, geo-political influences, up steam and related market cost reduction opportunities
Serve as project manager and partner with Category Manager to lead cross-functional teams throughout contract life cycle
Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to optimize business value
Develop and deliver category reporting to Category Manager
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study
3-5 years in Sourcing
Experience with developing Sourcing strategies based on data analytics
Working Knowledge and Application of Value Stream Mapping
Total Cost of Ownership
Outsourcing/Off-Shoring
Supplier Diversity & Sustainability/Regulatory compliance
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to effectively communicate with C-Suite executives
Able to travel up to 30% - domestically and internationally
Preferred
SAP
ARIBA
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
401k contribution
Participation in a short-term incentive plan
Company
Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Meredith
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Boosi
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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