Field Category Manager

About the role

The Direct Materials Category Team in North America immediately needs a Category Manager whose responsibilities will include strategic sourcing of commercial controllers/Drives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies, ensuring 100% spend under management through centralization and purchasing pathway control, driving to meet annual savings target
• Lead RFP/RFQ activities for both pre- and post-award NE/MOD contracts in partnership with all NAA field offices
• Act as the primary supplier manager for all vendors within assigned commodity categories, ensuring strong performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management metrics
• Escalate issues promptly during centralized sourcing activities to minimize operational impact
• Oversee material procurement through delivery and installation, coordinating with third-party suppliers to ensure correct package configuration and efficient installation/integration
• Collaborate with internal functions, and external suppliers to quickly resolve supply issues and maintain excellent customer service
• Develop price proposals, financial analyses, and reports supporting price reasonableness, purchasing decisions, and sourcing strategies
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal processes, productivity, and future FSC centralization goals

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a BS or BA in business, supply chain, or engineering
• Minimum of 4-6 years related experience in an electronics supply chain function or Elevator Field experience desired
• Vendor sourcing experience preferred
• Experience with Global JDE & associated systems (K2)
• Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, SmartSheet, Teams
• Other data manipulation programs is a plus
• Ability to read Engineering drawings & customer Elevator / Escalator specification/requirement documentation required
• Ability to work with various cross-functional groups, including Field Operations (Sales, Supervisors, Project Managers), Engineering, and Supplier Quality to ensure business goals are met
• Must be able to work in and fully support a Team environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, team-oriented person with good interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities
• Well-versed in related business processes, associated systems, problem-solving methods, and analytical tools
• Excellent Customer Service attitude
• Strong understanding and application of lean manufacturing is a strong plus

Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• RFP/RFQ activities
• Supplier management
• Supplier performance management
• Material procurement
• Price proposal development
• Financial analysis
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Additional Comments

We seek a self-motivated, team-oriented person with good interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities. He/she must be well-versed in related business processes, associated systems, problem-solving methods, and analytical tools. Our internal and external customers are essential; this position requires an excellent Customer Service attitude. A strong understanding and application of lean manufacturing are a strong plus.