The Toro Company · 6 days ago
Category Manager II, Supply Transformation - The Toro Company
Hennepin County, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe Toro Company is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment. As a Commodity Category Manager II, you will be responsible for transforming the supply base through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to achieve competitive cost and quality outcomes.
CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead commodity strategy development for assigned commodities that incorporates customer requirements, product requirements, market conditions, business risk, and supplier capabilities to identify short term, midterm, and long term action plans to transform supply base
Execute defined action plans to deliver bottom line savings for the business and ensure top level performance
Deliver significant improvements in cost productivity, spend under contract, and supply consolidation
Communicate on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand business objectives, expectations and specific requirements
Challenge internal stakeholders to prioritize and focus needs vs. wants to consolidate suppliers across a multidivisional enterprise
Develop and maintain knowledge of market conditions, trends, sources of supply and supplier capabilities for materials, equipment and services within assigned commodities
Host kickoff events to set expectations with current and potential suppliers in assigned categories
Lead sourcing negotiations with all levels of supplier contacts to establish terms of contracts, memorandum of understanding and schedule agreements
Define and track appropriate metrics for total cost reduction, provide data and input to business and corporate metrics and forecasts
Establish sources and alternate sources of supply to enhance means of meeting purchase requirements and achieving best total delivered cost, quality, service, and technology
Develop, maintain and strengthen long-term supplier relationships
Provide work direction to buyers and analysts as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business required
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience required
A strategic mindset, with demonstrated success with complicated negotiations
Demonstrated experience in: negotiation, forecasting, leading cross-functional teams, working with various levels of management, understanding commodity markets, partnering with engineers, and working with and developing international vendors
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Prior experience with frequent collaboration with engineers and the legal team on contract language (ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics)
Excellent written and verbal communications
Strong interpersonal, facilitation and team leadership skills
Strong analytical abilities and research skills, including using internet sources as a resource
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints
Understanding of enterprise purchasing and planning systems such as SAP and analytical tools
Preferred
Experience in sourcing parts/assemblies globally (Mexico, India, China and Europe) strongly desired
Sourcing technical and mechanical/electrical equipment-related components or equivalent preferred but not required (Electrical, PowerTrain, Engines, Seats, Wheels, etc.) is helpful but not required
Master's degree preferred, in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business
Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification (CPSM, CPM) or equivalent, preferred
Benefits
Affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day
Onsite café
Complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility
Variety of mental health and financial health resources
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
Flexible schedule during the summer
Company
The Toro Company
The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Drake
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jason Baab
Vice President Corporate Development, Strategy & Sustainability
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