What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Category Manager position at OPTIMA ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS?
Our client is a leading Building Materials manufacturer and a proud American company, they are looking to hire an experienced Category Manager to join their team based in Corporate Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Category Manager will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing and will be an integral part of our Supply Chain Team. In this position, the Category Manager will be assigned a set of direct material or indirect spend categories amounting to an annual buy of around ~$100M. They will work cross-functionally to identify buy strategies, cost out opportunities, and other improvements in the procurement / supply chain processes. Along with being the subject matter expert in these categories, they will be the lead negotiator and will own the supplier relationship, managing all quarterly business reviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Skills
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Category Manager will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing and will be an integral part of our Supply Chain Team. In this position, the Category Manager will be assigned a set of direct material or indirect spend categories amounting to an annual buy of around ~$100M. They will work cross-functionally to identify buy strategies, cost out opportunities, and other improvements in the procurement / supply chain processes. Along with being the subject matter expert in these categories, they will be the lead negotiator and will own the supplier relationship, managing all quarterly business reviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work both independently and cross-functionally with key stakeholders, in the creation and implementation of key supply chain strategies.
- Critically analyze spend across assigned categories down to SKU level, developing cost out targets. Manage targets and effectively communicate status to leadership.
- Subject matter expert in categories. Compile, analyze, and summarize information across key publications, suppliers, industry trends, and raw materials.
- Lead RFP process, which includes collecting key customer inputs, supplier qualification, issuance of RFP’s, contract development, and negotiations.
- Act as liaison with suppliers, organizing and leading quarterly business reviews. Track contract performance with operating teams and manage improvement opportunities.
- Identify critical supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- This position requires 25% travel, and candidate will be required to work out of an onsite office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, finance, or supply chain.
- 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in Procurement, developing category strategies across direct and or indirect buys.
- Broad understanding of Supply Chain concepts, such as demand planning, buying, inventor management, and S&OP.
- Effective negotiator with thorough understanding of key contract terms, and record of delivering favorable contract outcomes.
- Demonstrated history of establishing and fostering supplier relationships.
- Critical thinking skills with ability to independently mine, transform, and analyze large amounts of data using various systems and data analytics tools.
- Executive level written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with using ERP systems and other procurement software (JDE, SAP, Coupa, etc.).
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~25% of the time.
Desired Skills
- MBA or other procurement certifications, such as: CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM.
- Business acumen with ability to translate results to balance sheet.
- Experience in infrastructure construction, manufacturing, and or subcontracting.
- Experience in managing chemicals
- Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
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