Sr. Category Manager

Description

• Leading cross-functional teams on project-based initiatives to develop and implement key elements of the
• Identifying and monitoring leading supply market indicators to proactively adjust category strategies,
• Performing assessments for the goods and/or services being evaluated; develop detailed supply market
• Developing negotiation strategies by identifying and quantifying gives, takes and best alternatives.
• Identifying strategies to support dynamic business needs and obtain internal stakeholder buy-in across all
• Optimizing the total cost of the product or service by leveraging spend across both Legacy AAON and BASX
• Working with key stakeholders and suppliers to create accurate service/material forecasts needed to ensure
• Establishing, maintaining, and communicating business requirements, importance of the materials and
• Driving Supplier performance management through measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),

Requirements

• Proven track record applying complex category management techniques, including supply market analysis, TCO principles, and strategy development
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related and ten years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or general supply chain leadership experience within various industries. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with SAP is highly desired.
• HVAC manufacturing experience with specific planning and supply chain activities related to drilling, completion or production is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing processes, procedures & practices Executed multiple, large contract / commercial negotiations
• Working knowledge of evaluation modeling experience, including cost/benefit and present value analysis
• In-depth Excel knowledge and experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance