Global Sourcing Category Manager - Plastic Extrusions

Responsibilities

• Manage global sourcing strategies for assigned categories ensuring alignment with business objectives and global goals.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity trends to identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantage.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and opportunities for improvement.
• Think Fast by valuing and managing supplier risks and developing contingency plans to ensure the security of supply.
• Work it Together by collaborating with functional areas like Master Scheduling, Planning, Manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers and External suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Make the Hard Call by monitoring supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
• Experience sourcing plastic extrusions for building materials is preferred
• Ability to develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for one or more categories
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts
• Proven ability to scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk, and increase capacity
• Collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving