Hypertherm Associates · 2 weeks ago
Category Specialist
Kent, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expHypertherm Associates is a world leader in industrial cutting solutions, seeking a Category Specialist to join their OMAX team. The role involves supporting procurement of industrial materials and equipment, managing supplier relationships, and executing cost-saving initiatives.
Consumer GoodsIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Ensure materials are delivered on time, at the best price, and meet quality requirements
Work with suppliers to manage pricing, deliveries, and inventory changes due to product updates
Provide feedback on supplier performance and contribute to sourcing strategies
Maintain and implement cost-saving opportunities for current manufacturing and future projects
Develop additional savings beyond the planned targets for the current year
Create and manage purchase agreements and purchase orders
Manage spend according to contracts, track compliance with agreements, and fix invoicing issues
Support Engineering Change Orders by phasing out deprecated components, limiting fiscal liability
Cultivate and execute cost reduction projects with a 1-3-year focus
Facilitate cross-functional project meetings with suppliers for cost savings and NPI needs
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with 5-7 years supply chain experience
Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision-modeling, etc.)
Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills
Proven experience in contract development and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Preferred
ISM and/or APICS certification
Green/Black Belt Certified
Knowledge of Lean/JIT Methodology
Knowledge of Purchasing modules in Oracle or similar ERP system
Benefits
Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Company
Hypertherm Associates
Hypertherm Associates is an industrial manufacturing firm that offers industrial cutting products and software and OMAX waterjet systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alison Eko, MBA
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brandy Sailers, CCE, CICP
Finance Business Partner
Recent News
2025-10-22
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