Category Manager

Description

• Coordinate with all functional areas to identify raw material needs for all manufacturing projects
• Develop cost effective sourcing/negotiation strategies for raw materials – specifically steel, pipe and certain fabrication services.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Interacts with Engineering as required for specifications, documents and submittals
• Ensure all specific project flow downs are incorporated into supplier agreements
• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms through leveraging scale and vendor relationships
• Facilitate meetings with key suppliers related to performance and new opportunities

Requirements

Up to 15% of travel time could be expected for this position.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Additionally, the ability to perform audits of suppliers’ facilities or visiting a job site may require extensive walking in a manufacturing and/or construction environment.

Must be qualified to work in the United States.

Work Authorization

• Understand forward looking cost curves for all applicable commodities
• Communication Proficiency.
• Experience negotiating directly with the Mills for large purchases
• Sound Decision Making.
• Deep understanding of the raw materials landscape – specifically metals
• Five years’ prior experience with purchasing highly engineered equipment.
• Uses knowledge of commodity times to schedule items necessary to ensure no disruptions in fabrication and construction cycles.
• MUST have experience purchasing large volumes of steel directly from mills. At least 10,000 tons annually.
• Minimum of 7 years of sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Experience with project-related engineered equipment and subcontract packages preferred.
• C.P.I.M., C.P.M. or APICS certifications is a plus
• Experience with Engineering drawings and specifications submittal process preferred.
• Understand impact of tariffs and impact to the purchase of raw materials
• Experience with JD Edwards purchasing module preferred.
• Experience developing negotiation strategies.
• Time Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree within Engineering, Business or Finance from an accredited university.
• Strong experience in sourcing/contracting for manufacturing company

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance