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Alliance Laundry Systems LLC · 2 days ago

Category Manager

Ripon, WI

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC is seeking a Category Manager to join their Procurement team. The role involves strategic management of assigned commodities, focusing on supplier management, project implementation, and procurement administration to enhance value within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Implements cost, delivery, and quality improvement programs in the procurement of Indirect Goods and Services

Manages supplier development, sourcing, relationships and contract administration

Accountable to drive and implement assigned project(s) and provide routine updates to the organization on the status of assigned projects

Accountable for ensuring all suppliers meet project schedules and work to continuously improve cost, quality and delivery requirements

Identify poor performing suppliers and drive improvement opportunities or find alternative sourcing options to ensure uninterrupted supply

Works on complex problems/projects where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors and timely communication

Conducts research to identify new sources of supply, evaluate current suppliers, prepares reports and manages supplier relationships for assigned commodities

Ensures supplier relationships are conducted in an ethical and professional manner

Facilitates cross-functional work groups to select new suppliers using cost based methods

Working with internal customers toward prompt resolution of opportunities/issues while exemplifying a positive customer service mentality

Keeps up to date and assesses procurement trends by maintaining affiliations with successful companies who practice effective procurement management, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations

Qualification

SAPData analysisProject managementExcelSupplier managementBusiness acumenResearch skillsMaterial planningCustomer service mentalityInventory managementGlobal supplier experienceASCM certificationCommunication skillsTeam leadershipRelationship building

Required

Minimum of three years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field required

Highly proficient in the use of Excel and experience with data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Strong business acumen

Proficient investigation and research skills

Excellent material planning and inventory management skills

Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership and facilitation skills

Experience working with global suppliers

Excellent project management skills

Customer service mentality/relationship building

Ability to travel domestically and internationally on an as needed basis

Preferred

SAP experience preferred

ASCM certification preferred

Company

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

At Alliance Laundry Systems, our family of brands offers solutions to a worldwide customer base through the delivery of premium quality laundry products and services.

Founded in 1908

Ripon, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees