Stellar · 4 hours ago
Category Manager
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expStellar Energy is a company specializing in custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Category Manager to coordinate raw material needs, negotiate vendor terms, and develop sourcing strategies for manufacturing projects.
ConsultingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Coordinate with all functional areas to identify raw material needs for all manufacturing projects
Negotiate favorable commercial terms through leveraging scale and vendor relationships
Develop cost effective sourcing/negotiation strategies for raw materials – specifically steel, pipe and certain fabrication services
Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
Understand forward looking cost curves for all applicable commodities
Understand impact of tariffs and impact to the purchase of raw materials
Adheres to purchasing policies, processes and procedures
Interacts with Engineering as required for specifications, documents and submittals
Ensure all specific project flow downs are incorporated into supplier agreements
Uses knowledge of commodity times to schedule items necessary to ensure no disruptions in fabrication and construction cycles
Facilitate meetings with key suppliers related to performance and new opportunities
Qualification
Required
MUST have experience purchasing large volumes of steel directly from mills. At least 10,000 tons annually
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 7 years of sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree within Engineering, Business or Finance from an accredited university
C.P.I.M., C.P.M. or APICS certifications is a plus
Five years' prior experience with purchasing highly engineered equipment
Experience with project-related engineered equipment and subcontract packages preferred
Experience with Engineering drawings and specifications submittal process preferred
Experience with JD Edwards purchasing module preferred
Company
Stellar
Stellar, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a fully integrated firm focusing on design, engineering, construction, refrigeration, and mechanical and electrical services worldwide for over 40 years.
501-1000 employees
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