Category Manager - Engineered Equipment

Overview

Drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization for engineered equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder mgmt
• data analysis
• category strategy
• supplier management
• process improvement
• sourcing execution

Tasks

-Build relationship with key stakeholders to influence key initiatives at the point of decision, including but not limited to developing communication plans and presentations to C-Suite leadership teams. -Build out and leverage data sources and reports to conduct utilization analysis to monitor and manage spend data within a category. Work with business and procurement stakeholders to establish demand forecasts to manage ongoing category activities -Conduct ongoing review of market and industry trends to inform category activities; systematically identify opportunities to optimize cost, reduce risk and improve product/service delivery -Assist in the development of critical performance measures for strategic suppliers aligned to category strategy expectations -Develops and manage relationships with business leaders, functional stakeholders and strategic suppliers; manage relationship level escalations and pursue collaborative resolution of issues impacting category strategy execution -Proactively initiate change through the development of efficient processes, procedures, training and change management -Build out effective Category Strategies by performing analysis on internal utilization, external benchmarking, identify optimized cost models, and develop an assessment of opportunities, leveraging enterprise spend; establish category goals with metrics and performance criteria to track initiatives -Align pricing strategies with estimating, proposal and sourcing teams to ensure commercial value chain alignment, including but not limited to developing commercial pricing models, risk mitigation and indexing strategy -Support the build out of a Supplier Relationship Management program and establish influential relationships with strategic suppliers -Maintain and develop knowledge of procurement applications including Oracle, PPMS and other support software such as a 3 rd party suppliers’ e-commerce tool offering. -Develop and execute internal and external guidelines/guardrails to ensure adherence and achievement of the category strategy -Streamline sourcing processes based on category risk profile, monitor adherence to guidelines and contractual terms -Efficiently execute and coordinate strategic sourcing events and act as a subject matter expert to Supply Chain Specialists by providing ongoing strategic and sourcing guidance throughout the lifecycle of assigned categories

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 5-7 years
• contract management
• data analysis
• procurement
• project management

What You Bring

-Understand needs and characteristics of the business and industry regulatory requirements to provide solutions and recommendations that align to business strategy -Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, engineering, or related field -5- 7 years related experience preferred -Proficient in reviewing and coordinating Contract Management, Contract Administration and Contract Negotiations. -Prior experience in developing, supporting and executing multi-year projects -Prefer experience in multiple industrial market sectors -Proficient in data analysis, commodity cost modeling, pricing experience and return on investment. -Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred -Preferred large industrial construction procurement and material management experience

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About Zachry Group

-It executes turnkey EPC and maintenance projects—from refinery revamps and petrochemical plants to power stations and ag-processing facilities. -The group’s engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark olefins and polyethylene facilities. -It has played a lead role in thermal power, nuclear, and renewables including hydrogen, solar, biomass, and carbon capture programs. -Notably, it self-performs fabrication and fieldwork using a highly tenured craft workforce, often spanning multiple generations. -Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, the firm operates major regional centers in energy-rich areas like the Gulf Coast and Northeast.

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