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KION Group · 1 month ago

Procurement Sr. Category Lead

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

KION Group is seeking a Procurement Senior Category Lead to enhance strategic sourcing within their organization. The role involves developing category strategies, optimizing costs, and collaborating with various teams to align procurement initiatives with business objectives.

Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate category strategies for assigned spend areas

Identify and maintain reliable sources of supply to meet quality, service, and cost goals

Negotiate agreements using market analysis and scenario planning to achieve favorable outcomes

Work with internal teams to coordinate negotiation strategies and deliver meaningful results

Build risk assessments and mitigation plans to prevent supply disruptions and respond quickly when challenges arise

Review and provide input on contract terms, pricing, and delivery requirements

Build cost models and analyze market trends to understand pricing and supply chain impacts

Qualification

Procurement experienceData analysisCost modelingMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsRisk assessmentCourageExcellenceCommunication skillsPresentation skillsCollaborationIntegrity