Procurement Category Manager

About the role

The Procurement Category Manager will develop and implement the procurement strategy of assigned goods and services from suppliers, specific to reducing cost and finding synergies among the divisions and meeting operational needs. Must be willing and able to lead coordination with suppliers in the areas of New Product Development, engineering, quality, manufacturing and materials, making the best decisions for the division and the corporation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements sustainable sourcing strategies which include: market analysis, source selection, supply base rationalization, and alignment with organizational objectives and brand goals.
• Develops and implements plans to meet yearly cost reduction goals in conjunction with sourcing strategy.
• Identifies, monitors and manages risk in the supply base and supply markets.
• Develops strategies to mitigate risk and effectively communicates direction to internal stakeholders.
• Provides feedback to suppliers in the areas of quality, delivery, service and cost to drive business improvements.
• Develops and effectively manages relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Ensures that suppliers are in compliance with Vollrath standards and that all suppliers are conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner that reflects Vollrath values.
• Negotiates, implements and manages supply contracts that reduce commercial risk and deliver long term value to Vollrath.
• Provide leadership and maintain a high level of performance professionalism in carrying out the goals of the department, division and corporation.
• Establishes should cost models for key products to ensure optimization of sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent
• 5-plus years related procurement experience
• CPSM, CSCP or equivalent
• Project Management experience
• Metals Commodity experience is preferred

Company Values

Vollrath's core values include: Treat All People with Respect, Take Ownership, Life Beyond Work, Empower Action, and Commitment to Those Who Count on Us. These values aim to foster an inclusive culture, build trust, care for the well-being of individuals, create a workplace where members can thrive, and drive innovation to address the needs of coworkers, customers, owners, and communities.