STS Technical Services · 14 hours ago
Category Manager
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSTS Technical Services is hiring a Category Manager to support strategic supply chain operations for a major manufacturing client in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that align with business objectives while driving supplier performance and cost productivity.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for assigned categories, including wire harnesses or other designated commodities
Plan, prepare, and execute annual value propositions for assigned spend categories
Support execution of category strategies in collaboration with cross functional business teams
Negotiate, manage, and maintain strategic supplier contracts, including master supply agreements
Proactively identify financial and operational supply risks and deploy mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity
Solve complex supply management challenges using data driven and analytical decision making
Lead and manage supplier transitions, including business case development, project planning, and execution
Ensure supplier transitions minimize operational, financial, and quality risks
Review, approve, monitor, and report compliance to category agreements and sourcing strategies
Lead Supplier Business Reviews with key and strategic suppliers
Communicate effectively with suppliers, product development, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders
Manage sensitive and complex negotiations while maintaining strong supplier relationships
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, or operations
Demonstrated experience interpreting internal and external business challenges and recommending best practices
Strong knowledge of supply chain management, procurement processes, supplier quality, negotiation, and SOPs
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and guide other employees
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and cross functional collaboration
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain, business, or engineering
Technical bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical background
Electronics sourcing or technical procurement experience
Automotive industry experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional negotiation experience in a global business environment
Experience improving supplier performance across multiple manufacturing facilities
Demonstrated continuous improvement experience
Company
STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase