TK Elevator · 21 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager (Atlanta/Byhalia)
Byhalia, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager located in Atlanta, GA or Byhalia, MS. This role is responsible for managing the materials procurement life cycle, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and optimizing purchasing processes for new product introduction.
B2BCommercialIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies, tools, and plans that align with the company’s goals and objectives, while maintaining sustained supply in a highly dynamic environment
Direct activities of all functions involved in planning and purchasing of materials and capital equipment; partner with internal teams on inventory management of acquired elements
Manage the ECO / MCO change Order, together with product life cycle and engineering; ensure process is articulated effectively for vendors and become integrated with Engineering and Manufacturing in a co-development environment setting
Experience and knowledge of assisting with a large matrix of sourcing and category management initiatives within the mechanical and electrical and electronics domain at a global level, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating complex matters to all levels of the business effectively
Develop & execute strategic agreements (NDA/JDA/MSA) alongside legal counsel that support business initiatives and expectations taking into account fixed and variable costs, lead-times, schedules, manufacturing capacities, and IP protection
Source, develop, qualify and maintain vendor relationships and associated negotiated agreements in collaboration with the technical teams and in compliance with policies and controls, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods and services
Oversees the input, management, and update of master data into SAP/Jaggaer supplier master data for new product launch platforms
Strong negotiation skills with ability to reduce costs with sole and single source suppliers, both as the leader of a cross-functional negotiation team or independently
Strategize the purchase order process and ensure proper tracking and documentation of all procurement activities including monitoring core procurement systems
Manage and develop best practice sourcing strategies within the global supplier landscape to include new suppliers as well as evaluation of current supply base to support TKE new product business line
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5 years of NPI sourcing experience
Superior Project management skills
Attention to detail
Understanding business processes
Communication skills
Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute work with autonomy
Ability to communicate effectively progress to senior leaders and subordinates through excellent presentation skills
Superior understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes (Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Lifecycle Management)
Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection, in a product-based ecosystem
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
Exceptional communications skills
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously
Preferred
Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree
P.M, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification
Project Management Certification
10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within the elevator industry preferred, or alternatively automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods manufacturing industry
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental medical plans
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
Optional life and AD&D coverage
Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
Identity theft monitoring
Pet insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
15 days of vacation per year
11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
Paid sick leave, per company policy
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Company
TK Elevator
TK Elevator manufactures technology-driven escalators, elevators, passenger boarding bridges, platform lifts, and automatic doors.
Founded in 1970Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Alat
2025-02-24Secondary Market
2020-02-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavallee
President and CEO, North America and Australia
Jason Harrington
Director Advanced Manufacturing
Recent News
2025-12-11
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