Fives · 1 week ago
Category Manager
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFives is a manufacturer of automated sorting equipment, and they are seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute supply chain strategies for assigned categories. The role involves cultivating supplier relationships, driving negotiations, and managing the procurement process from specification to delivery.
ConsultingIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMachine LearningMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute category strategies:
Performing supply market research / identify/onboard potential new suppliers
Developing category strategy by:
Analyzing internal business needs
Defining external supply market possibilities
Understand supplier capabilities and capacity
Identify/execute potential added value within category (e.g. cost savings)
Agreeing on approach to capture added value
Implementing category strategy (after approval by stakeholders)
Drive supplier quality performance
Drive supplier on time delivery
Conduct and lead supplier QBR's (Quarterly Business Reviews)
Identify and mitigate supply chain risk/gaps
Negotiate/execute supply agreements
Realizing added value for the business
Ensure executed supply agreements are adhered to
Source one or more categories:
Creating Program of Requirements (PoR)
Setting selection and awarding criteria to assess suppliers and their proposals
Developing RFP’s and supplier long list
Assessing proposals
Negotiating with suppliers
Implement and manage framework contracts
Set up and lead a category team
Influence stakeholders
Setting up the right team / representation
Effective collaboration with stakeholders
Garner alignment/support
Gaining approval for category strategy
Improve continuously
Identify opportunities and lead improving the process (sourcing and related processes)
Benchmarking across projects and with other companies
Provide analysis of commodity pricing trends, historical and forecasted product demand to use in supply agreements with key suppliers
Make recommendations to add or divest suppliers to the Approved Supplier List
Maintain supplier relationships
Monitoring / improving performance of suppliers (a.o. by information sharing with buyers and QA employees)
Maintaining/creating associated SAP data to include material master item, entry of ERP Purchase Info Records, Source List, lead times, etc. to ensure all data is current and correct
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering (or similar field) or Supply Chain preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience required
Proven track record in negotiating, contracting, collaboration and organizational skills
Ability to influence internal stakeholders
Technical aptitude to successfully interface with Suppliers and internal Engineering team
Experience with ERP systems (SAP is preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
Comprehend common commercial terms and language relative to T&C and customer contract documents
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Capable of generating proposals which include relevant technical and commercial details
Exceptional verbal communication skills (spoken and listening)
Ability to actively engage potential customers in open-ended questions in which needs are identified
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is essential
Employee must have a Valid driver's license and the ability to work in North American countries
A valid passport (or the ability to obtain one) is required, as is the ability to obtain visas to visit foreign countries in which one is required
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems (SAP is preferred)
ASCM Certification (CSCP, CPIM or related) is preferred
Company
Fives
Fives, an industrial engineering group, designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial players.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-12-22Private Equity
2012-07-27Acquired
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