19 Indirect Category Manager (26769) Jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Dahl Consulting is Hiring an Indirect Category Manager (26769) Near Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Indirect Category Manager Job Description:
As an Indirect Category Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the procurement and management of all Indirect Materials and Services. These typically include goods and services that are not directly incorporated into a product being manufactured, such as factory supplies, cutting tools, marketing materials, and/or professional services. You will leverage all company spending for competitive pricing and support functions in the business for contracts.
What you’ll do as an Indirect Category Manager:
- Develop and implement supplier management strategies, scorecards, and performance monitoring for key categories
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs
- Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and best practices
- Manage contracts to support organizational goals and prevent financial losses, legal issues, and damaged relationships
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to give a competitive edge in materials, supplies, and services
- Consolidate and develop a supplier base to meet current and future procurement needs
- Establish and maintain partnerships with suppliers for feedback and continuous improvement
- Negotiate and manage complex contracts for assigned commodities per company objectives and policies
- Lead supplier selection with a cross-functional team
- Manage supplier performance in terms of costs, quality, and delivery
- Track and forecast cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities
- Support Planners and manufacturing partners with tactical needs
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
What you’ll bring to the Indirect Category Manager role:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- At least 5 years of progressive professional Indirect Sourcing experience
- Able to travel 15-20% of the time
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and knowledge, including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent administrative, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
- Experience with large spend contracts
Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.
Company Description
Job Summary
Full Time
$95k-120k (estimate)
06/14/2024
07/01/2024
dahlconsulting.com
LE SUEUR, MN
25 - 50
2007
Private
LEROY DAHN
<$5M
Business Services
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