Category Management Specialist

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate flexibility. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience will be considered for this opportunity.

About the Role

Performs TCO analyses and supports execution of TCO savings initiatives. Supports development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories. Engages proactively with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participates in formulating sourcing strategies and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Leads and executes savings initiatives. Communicates initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders. Analyzes relevant markets and assesses cost impacts of market events for assigned spend categories. Maintains supplier lists for assigned spend categories and builds partnerships with strategic suppliers. Works with suppliers and BU users to resolve implementation issues associated with assigned categories. Travels up to 1 week per month, as needed, to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will sit at one of the following locations: Innsbrook, VA; Cayce, SC; or Jenkinsville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analyses and support execution of TCO savings initiatives.
• Support development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories.
• Engage proactively with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets.
• Participate in formulating sourcing strategies and support the development of negotiation strategies.
• Lead and execute savings initiatives.
• Communicate initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders.
• Analyze relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned spend categories.
• Maintain supplier lists for assigned spend categories and build partnerships with strategic suppliers.
• Work with suppliers and BU users to resolve implementation issues associated with assigned categories.
• Travel up to 1 week per month, as needed, to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• 5-6+ years of related experience.
• Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.
• Basic understanding of business cost drivers.
• General knowledge of assigned categories: steam turbine and construction and demolition.
• Excellent communication skills for clear articulation of business cases and development of effective presentations.
• Analytic toolset supporting creation of financial targets, spend analysis, building of TCO models, and capture of TCO data.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans and provide project reporting.
• Ability to support the development of a structured negotiation strategy under guidance.

Qualifications

Preferred degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor.

• Preferred disciplines: Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics.
• Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines listed above.

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment: 76-100%
• Travel: Up to 25%

Pay

Expected hiring base salary range: $90,900 - $118,100. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches.
• Paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility.
• Sick leave and disability insurance.

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