Ferroglobe PLC · 5 days ago
Category Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
8+ years expFerroglobe PLC is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal and specialty alloys. They are seeking a Category Manager for MRO and Facility Management to develop and execute category strategies, lead negotiations, and manage supplier relationships to maximize value and drive efficiency within the Global Procurement organization.
ConsultingManufacturingMining
Hiring Manager
Nick Crider
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for MRO and Facility Management
Lead complex negotiations for national and international agreements to build and maintain a multi-year value pipeline including cost savings, cost avoidance, inventory management, and process improvement
Conduct market analysis, supplier profiling, and spend analytics to identify opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and risk mitigation
Lead supplier selection, performance management, and contract negotiations to achieve best total cost of ownership
Leverage data analytics and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency
Champion digital tools (eProcurement, spend analytics) to enhance visibility, compliance, and decision-making
Promote innovation and sustainability in sourcing practices
Monitor, track, and report on cost savings and project procurement milestones to stakeholders and management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, understanding their capabilities and ensuring performance and alignment with Ferroglobe’s strategic goals
Conduct supplier audits and scorecard evaluations with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Develop an expert understanding of supplier markets and interpret trends and information into opportunities for increasing value across Ferroglobe
Improve working capital by reviewing and optimizing storeroom inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring critical supplies are available for uninterrupted plant operations
Ensure compliance with preferred supplier programs and category governance requirements
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track savings, supplier performance, sourcing effectiveness, and category health
Drive digitization using analytics tools, eProcurement platforms, and market intelligence
Develop and maintain close relationships with all internal stakeholders
Ensure internal communication when appropriate
Courageous leadership in driving challenging objectives and creating the sense of urgency to overcome barriers
Report category performance regularly to finance and executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience considered
8–10+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, including strategic category management, preferably for a manufacturing or industrial company
Advanced experience with MS Office tools
Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management
Strong negotiation, planning, and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with teams
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Strong background with SAP and procurement systems (e.g. Ariba, Coupa) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life
Voluntary Life and LTD
Employer 401k Match
Paid time off
Company
Ferroglobe PLC
Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$147.62M2024-02-05Post Ipo Debt· $147.62M
2009-07-31IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Rotonen
Vice President, Investor Relations
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