CATEGORY MANAGER

Job Description Manages a supply chain for highly technical and complex materials or services category that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to Operations.Acts as a primary liaison to outside suppliers, both current and potential.Leads the management of the supplier relationship strategy.Works closely with senior managers, technical / specification engineers and decision makers to determine the long-term needs and appropriate supply market strategy.Manages the supply chain processes for a given commodity or service category including but not limited to the development of contracting, labor, e-business, diversity, inventory and cost reduction strategies, such that the category effectiveness and efficiency is continually improved.Works closely with Supply Operations to resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues.Identifies, and facilitates the implementation of new supply chain process improvement initiatives. Requirements B.S. degree w/ 7+ years of experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement specialty. Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.