Arxada · 21 hours ago
Global Category Manager – Indirect Procurement MRO
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $128K/yrArxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. The Global Category Manager will lead and assume full accountability for categories related to MRO Maintenance, Repair, Operations, and R&D, driving strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives while managing supplier relationships globally.
BiotechnologyChemicalConsumerIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing strategies, competitively bid requirements, select suppliers, negotiate, contract, onboard, and manage suppliers
Utilize the full set of advanced procurement levers such as demand management, spec rationalization to identify cost savings opportunities and to reduce costs, and policy controls to reach business outcomes
Analyze and interpret business requirements, associated spend information as well as future procurement demand plans
Develop and maintain market understanding and working knowledge of supply economics, processes and cost drivers for the relevant product portfolio
Match internal demand with market insights into actionable strategies for the assigned spending bucket including supplier relationships
Ensure objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both within Procurement and the Arxada business as well as functional stakeholders
Constantly challenge status quo and observe market developments and their implication/ opportunity on Arxada
Collaborate with top business leaders at Arxada and colleagues at all levels. Clarify business requirements. Drive proactive Procurement communications. Support decision making. Jointly develop and implement strategy
Work closely with key stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implement plans that meet business needs
Drive competitive pricing and annual cost savings (includes year over year price reductions and TCO cost reduction) in each spend category
Track savings programs in relative financial and procurement repositories, forecast savings vs. standard and monitor actuals
Manage relationships with vendors acting as the primary point of contact within Arxada. Develop the supplier relationship according to the expectations per supplier segment
Assess all suppliers for category portfolio. Specifically for suppliers assessed at 'integrated' or 'preferred', ensure highest level of engagement and information risk management
Lead supplier relationship management and supplier development activities
Drive supplier performance and compliance (reliability, scorecards, KPIs…)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Business or Finance) or equivalent experience
Experience supporting manufacturing sites (i.e. chemical plants, Oil & Gas, etc.) from a procurement perspective
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA) or an equivalent level of experience (preferred for Indirect Procurement)
Benefits
401(k) plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Company
Arxada
Arxada is a specialty chemicals firm that specializes in microbial solutions, hygiene, home and personal care, paints, and coatings.
Founded in 2019
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Rastogi
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen DeAngelis
Head of Finance & CFO IMC Business
Recent News
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