Category Manager, Corporate Products & Services
J.B. Poindexter & Co · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Supplier Sourcing
- Execute global category sourcing strategies in alignment with business strategy for ~$175M annual spend using industry leading procurement processes.
- Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with business unit teams plus, IT, Finance, Marketing, and other Functional departments to develop category strategies and/or supporting technologies.
- Develop and maintain strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organization.
- Track and report on supplier strategies, monitor spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation.
- Develop strategies for the mitigation of risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programs.
- Provide benchmarking studies and market analysis.
- Negotiate long-term agreements for materials and services.
- Organize and lead regular strategic supplier business reviews.
- Project management and implementation.
- Driving compliance and cost savings opportunities through data.
Qualifications and Skills
- 5 – 7 years’ experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement role related to Corporate Products and Services
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university
- Purchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment
- Interfacing with manufacturing, corporate functions, and program management teams
- Experience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives and strategic planning, including indirect sourcing
- Prior ERP/MRP experience (JD Edwards preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills
- Ability to travel domestically 25% or more as needed
- C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification is preferred