Category Manager
Victaulic
Lead global strategic sourcing and supplier management for category
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Northampton County, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
program management
supplier qualification
cost modeling
spend analysis
strategic sourcing
negotiation strategy
- Support new product introduction (NPI) programs as Program Manager by coordinating all sourcing and supplier qualification activities on a global basis.
- Monitor current Category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain should-cost models that are relevant to the global marketplace.
- Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution.
- Provide rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend/Category categories
- Monitor current Category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities.
- Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across multiple manufacturing locations to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis.
- Contribute to development of the company's strategic Category objectives and goals.
- Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels.
- Develop global Category strategies with defined plans for cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation and service level agreements.
- Utilize strategic sourcing process to manage assigned commodities and finished products for multiple locations of Victaulic and subsidiaries. Identify all stakeholders for each major category and form cross-functional team to define and implement strategy that reduces cost, improves quality and delivery performance and improves Victaulic’s competitive position. Build case for significant change and develop consensus among key stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects, coordinate activities of team and track progress/schedules.
- Participate on special projects in Sourcing area as appropriate.
- Lead in the development and execution of Category negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service, quality, intellectual property, tool ownership, exclusivity and inventory.
- Develop subject matter expertise in assigned commodities through external research, benchmarking and analyzing cost drivers and life cycle costs. Provide market intelligence and Category price trends. Develop deep understanding where our competition sources their components and materials, as well as determining the respective costs of same.
- Deliver 5% year over year net cost reductions for commodities and program that fall within assigned responsibility.
- Address all areas of Category management including Category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support.
What you bring
strategic sourcing
contract negotiation
4+ years
bachelor's
cost reduction
team leadership
- Expertise in negotiation of long-term contracts with safeguards against identified risks.
- Strong analytical problem-solving abilities through the use of contemporary tools and methods.
- Track record of delivering significant cost reduction and service level improvements.
- Willing to travel up to 25%.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing process and tools and their application in restructuring purchases of a Global Supply Chain and Global Multi-plant manufacturing business.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels – clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels of the organization.
- Recognized as the Center of Knowledge for respective Category areas, and shares this information with key stakeholders to enable more effective planning, forecasting and execution.
- Ability to identify key performance measures and evaluate alternatives.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant, progressive Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or equivalent work experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams attaining cross-functional consensus.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management from an accredited college or university is required.
- Ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple global locations and at various levels.
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Company
Overview
1919
Year Founded
The company has been operational since its establishment in 1919.
- Revolutionized the pipe joining industry with the invention of the grooved mechanical pipe coupling.
- Offers a wide range of products including pipe joining, fire protection, and fluid flow systems.
- Serves industries ranging from energy and industrial sectors to infrastructure, water management, and construction.
- Delivers innovative solutions for both small and large-scale projects across the globe.
- Products are often used in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects like tunnels, bridges, and high-rise buildings.
- Built a legacy of reliable, high-performance products that enhance the safety and efficiency of fluid systems worldwide.
- Focuses on continuous innovation, remaining at the forefront of pipe joining technology to improve productivity for its clients.
- A global leader in the field, providing engineered solutions for projects requiring exceptional durability and safety.
- Obey the laws and regulations that govern business activities.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in everything we do.
- Treat employees fairly and use employment practices based on equal opportunity.
- Provide safe and healthy working conditions and an atmosphere of open communication.
- Deal fairly with suppliers, vendors and customers by treating them with respect and dignity.
- Safeguard assets – both physical and intangible – and ensure they are used to further the organization's interests.
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Integrity
- Global Mindset
- Respect
- Communication
- Commitment
- Development
- Strategic Leadership
98% Recycled
Recycled Content
Products are crafted primarily from recycled materials, emphasizing sustainability.
85% COâ‚‚ Reduction
COâ‚‚ Efficiency
Electric induction furnaces significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional methods.
Zero Carbon
Installation Emissions
Installation methods eliminate on-site emissions, supporting eco-friendly practices.
98% Scrap Utilization
Scrap Efficiency
Ductile iron production maximizes the use of high-quality steel scrap, reducing waste.
- Pipe joining method enables circularity: infinitely reconfigurable installations, recyclable at end‑of‑life.
- Manufacture close to markets served to reduce transportation emissions.
- Supporting customer ESG objectives via leak‑reducing gaskets, fugitive emissions testing, installation safety.
- Mechanical installation eliminates welding emissions, contributing to net‑zero in mining applications.
Top Diversity Grade
Employee ratings
Employee ratings for 'Diversity' rank in the top 10% of similarly sized companies (Comparably).
Gender Rating A
Inclusive culture
Gender diversity receives the highest possible rating (A) on culture dimensions (Comparably).
85% employees
Employee engagement
85% of employees look forward to interacting with their team daily; net promoter score of 30 (59% promoters).
- Create an equitable and inclusive environment where ideas are shared and opinions heard.
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