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Brady Corporation · 3 days ago

Senior Category Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Brady Corporation is a global leader in safety, identification, and compliance solutions. The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for managing commercial relationships with suppliers, developing long-term strategies for commodity value, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceIdentity ManagementManufacturingPrinting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assume overall responsibility for managing commercial relationships with suppliers within the commodity, ensuring targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery precision, and sustainability

Develop and execute a long-term strategy to maximize commodity value, outlining actionable plans for achievement

Stay informed about market trends through detailed analysis of market drivers, cost structures, and technological advancements

Drive value through strategic sourcing, negotiating cost-efficient agreements that meet supply requirements with a focus on total cost of ownership

Lead negotiations and manage the development and maintenance of vendor agreements

Foster supplier relationships to enhance performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration, resulting in improved outcomes

Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key vendors to reduce costs and optimize efficiencies

Ensure alignment of commodity team practices with corporate and purchasing objectives, promoting consistent methodologies and goal attainment

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and meet service level commitments

Develop expertise in cost engineering and implement demand management strategies to optimize lifecycle costs

Manage the reverse auction process, including bid analysis, negotiation, and contract execution within budgetary guidelines

Provide ongoing insights to management on commodity cost trends, material availability, alternative materials, make vs. buy decisions, and supplier labor conditions

Ensure strategic alignment of commodity strategies with product management strategies

Maintain a thorough understanding of market dynamics, including cost structures and technological advancements

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Commodity managementSupplier managementProject managementProcurement best practicesCost engineeringMarket analysisCross-functional collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration or Engineering

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive supply chain/purchasing experience with at least 5 years of commodity management experience

Demonstrated ability to manage projects across several business units and manufacturing locations

Strong knowledge of various commodity and currency markets

Project management & problem solving skills

Demonstrated supplier management skills

Ability to foster cross functional and cross business collaboration

Advanced knowledge of procurement and logistics best practices

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees

Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance

Education reimbursement opportunities

Scholarship program for children of Brady employees

A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)

Dress-for-your-day dress code

Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

Company

Brady Corporation

Glassdoor3.5

BradyID is a cutting-edge platform that designs and manufactures printing systems and software.

Founded in 1914

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bradyid.com/

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