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Category Leader

Doosan Bobcat NA US
ND Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Information

The Category Leader will oversee a specific category of products or services within the organization. They are tasked with developing and implementing category strategies to drive business growth and optimize costs. This position entails the effective procurement of commodities used in the manufacturing or sales of Doosan Bobcat products. Commodities may include raw materials (such as steel), finished components (such as hydraulic planers), or indirect. The position will maintain assigned accounts and partner with suppliers that will provide the quality, price, and timely delivery required to meet Doosan Bobcat’s requirements.

Location(s) :  Fargo, ND; Bismarck, ND; Gwinner, ND; Statesville, NC; Johnson Creek, WI

Role & Responsibility

Supply Management :

  • Responsible for the strategic development of their assigned suppliers.
  • Must keep abreast of market conditions and changes within the supplier's organization that may affect our relationship.
  • Experience with managing one commodity.

NPD Support :

  • Support the organization on all new product development programs and value analysis / value engineering programs.
  • Ensure that appropriate product launch plans are in place during the New Product Development phases including aftermarket.
  • Strategy :

  • Development of Commodity strategies.
  • Alignment and implementation of the strategies.
  • Project Support :

  • Execution of project completion with mentoring.
  • Project support on cross-functional teams.
  • General Knowledge & Skills :

  • Demonstrates ability to adapt to change and seeks out solutions that align with management.
  • Ability to develop business cases, aggregating forecast trends data into actionable plans.
  • Good knowledge of assigned Commodity
  • Establish a strong reputation for delivering results and building credibility.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and composure when facing challenges.
  • Foster strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communication / Soft Skills :

  • Must be able to communicate with everyone within an organization necessary for the role and escalate to sourcing leadership when needed.
  • Able to report business updates and supplier performance to management.
  • Job Requirement

  • Education Required : Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience Required : 2 years.
  • A degree in Supply Chain may replace experience.
  • Travel Required : 20-40%
  • Occasional global travel
  • Must be able to communicate with everyone within an organization from persons on the shop floor to CEOs of major corporations.
  • Must practice good judgment which allows the individual to commit to the most appropriate action after considering alternate courses of action.
  • Must have leadership skills which will allow the commodity manager to persuade others to also accept this action and help implement the action plan.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

    Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation,

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