Category Manager

Description

• Identity theft monitoring
• Lead and develop sourcing, category, and procurement strategies for the direct categories focused on mechanical areas, including but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, on-time delivery and quality improvements, supplier performance, and supplier consolidation/rationalization supporting manufacturing and field operations
• Monitors overall supplier performance with assigned categories and develops & implements corrective action and recovery plans as required alongside Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Develop strategic electronics category roadmaps, which include identifying and developing new suppliers for potential savings capture and new product development opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to work with ambiguous data and transform it into a clear story used for analysis and decision-making.
• Understand total spend, pricing structure, commercial terms and trends for raw materials, purchased finished products, and manufactured assemblies with a particular knowledge of market dynamics and supply chain in electronics.
• Certifications: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP desired.
• Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration is required; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Ability to interact and negotiate with Key suppliers and internal stakeholders on key contracts and services while negotiating in complex and ever-changing environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio), SAP, Oracle and/or Ariba.
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, and relevant category experience in direct spend, focus on mechanical domains.
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes and strategies.

Benefits

• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 15 days of vacation per year
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
• Supplemental medical plans

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance