Shaw Contract EMEA · 2 days ago
Category Manager - Global Sourcing
Dalton, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expShaw Contract EMEA is focused on optimizing procurement processes, and they are seeking a Category Manager - Global Sourcing to oversee category activities and drive value improvement. The role involves leading sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal partners to align procurement efforts with business objectives.
Building Materials
Responsibilities
Leading strategic sourcing events and supplier negotiations
Analyzing spend data and other resources to identify savings opportunities and uncover additional insights
Communicating with functional department leadership to highlight potential savings opportunities, understand the requirements of the business, and support decision-making
Managing supplier performance and relationships to ensure the organization’s expectations are met
Conducting ongoing reviews of categories to inform future category strategies and activities
Developing category strategies and sourcing approaches based on data insights and category knowledge
Tracking performance of the owned categories against targeting and ensure proper reporting
Validating projected savings from sourcing events and other sources
Identifying needs of the functional departments regarding procurement-related education and supporting development of training sessions/materials
Manage requirements and relationship between Sourcing and Business
Ensure the sourcing strategy is consistent with the business strategy
Manage communication and travel to suppliers
Ensure the proposed business strategy follows corporate, regulatory or compliance policies
Be embedded in the business
Responsible for sourcing KPI’s related to the business
Ability to build trusting and credible relationships
Financial and business acumen
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in procurement, operations, and/or supply chain related roles
Bachelor's degree is required
Advanced degree preferred - Accredited four year degree in supply chain management, sourcing, business, finance, manufacturing, engineering or equivalent work experience
Related professional designations and certifications, such as CPSM, MBA, APICS preferred
Strategic Procurement management of areas. Candidates should have knowledge of industry
Experience in developing and leading category strategies
Demonstrated financial and business acumen
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred - Accredited four year degree in supply chain management, sourcing, business, finance, manufacturing, engineering or equivalent work experience
Related professional designations and certifications, such as CPSM, MBA, APICS preferred
Company
Shaw Contract EMEA
Shaw Contract believes innovative design inspires change. The way we live, work, think, create and heal - all made better by design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase