Mortenson · 3 weeks ago
Category Manager I - Electrical Equipment | Mortenson
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $153K/yr
8+ years expMortenson is currently seeking an experienced Category Manager I – Electrical Equipment responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for electrical equipment categories. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Category Strategy for Assigned Categories
Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements
Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis
Develop Sourcing Strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits
Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change
Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies
Manage Relationships with Key Suppliers
Maintain relationship with suppliers at the Leadership level
Conducts supplier business reviews
Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance
Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed
Manage Financial Success of Category
Responsible for category financial results for assigned categories. Develop strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals
Develop pricing strategies for project proposals
Lead monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable
Achieve Material Cost Reductions for Assigned Categories
Initiate and conduct supplier contract negotiations
Responsible for defining negotiations strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products
Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
8+ years of experience strategically managing category material spend
Experience negotiating contracts and procuring commercial electrical equipment direct from manufacturers
Experience influencing early phases of design and front-loading decision making to expedite procurement processes
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiations skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills
Ability to influence without authority
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Knowledge of construction processes and materials
Experience presenting in front of Senior Leadership
Ability to travel up to 30%
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Company
Mortenson
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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