Colas USA · 5 hours ago
Category Lead
Duncan, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expColas USA is a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest, and they are seeking a Category Lead to manage categories of goods or services purchased by the company. The role involves analyzing industry drivers, developing strategies, and overseeing pricing and sourcing processes to improve profitability while maintaining supply.
LogisticsReal EstateTransportation
Responsibilities
Develops a deep and comprehensive understanding of their category of products through data analysis and leverages this knowledge to better position the business
Manages and develops supplier performance, relationships, and agreements for their categories, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to create a competitive advantage for Colas
Manages cross-functional teams using analysis of historical spend data, market research, and cost modeling to identify and leverage high-value opportunities that deliver innovative and sustainable value, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation to the business
Interacts with internal business partners to achieve involvement in procurement and proposal activities
Support low carbon initiatives and work with stakeholders to identify and implement good solutions
Develop strategic long-term plans to manage and optimize their product categories
Coordinates sourcing activities with Corporate Procurement
Develops negotiation strategies for contracts, works with inside counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conducts negotiations to achieve the best possible outcome for the business
Provides market and opportunity analysis to stakeholders
Prepares and negotiates contract terms and conditions for agreements
Analyzes contract documents to determine contractual obligations, and prepares recommendations regarding acceptance or modifications
Identifies, vets, and selects new vendors and services
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with suppliers based on the highest ethical business practices
Acts as the primary liaison to suppliers within your marketplace and uses market research and spend analysis tools to analyze supplier performance
Identifies and anticipates business needs; develops recommendations and solutions
Develops, manages, and influences implementation of policies related to supplier commitments
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-4 years of strategic sourcing experience in a large manufacturing environment with exposure to engineering, plant operations, and/or maintenance required
Balance of strong negotiation and relationship-building skills is a must
Experience with spend analysis to develop a sourcing strategy
Ability to demonstrate leadership in category management and the Strategic Sourcing Process
Execution oriented, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results
Networking and influencing skills
Project Management Skills - Ability to organize and execute tasks; manage multiple projects
Effective decision making
Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
Category strategy development and execution
Strong time management, organizational, and presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Ability to transfer knowledge to others
Experience working with e-procurement tools
Ability to Travel 25-50% of the time to subsidiaries and supplier sites
Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Bachelor's Degree Required
Preferred
Sourcing experience in the indirect, fleet, construction equipment, manufacturing equipment, materials, and/or services is a plus
Master's Degree or M.B.A. preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Outstanding benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Professional education
Extensive training
Company
Colas USA
Colas USA is a construction company specializing in transport infrastructure and urban development services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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