Indirect Category Manager
Indirect Category Manager
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Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement and driving cost savings Do you possess experience creating procurement strategies for indirect spend categories to optimize costs supplier relationships and efficiency Would you love the opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies
If you answered yes we should talk!
ASSA ABLOY has just opened an Indirect Category Managers position. This role will be based 100 onsite out of out Curries brand located in Mason City Iowa or our regional manufacturing facility (Service Center) located in Mesquite Texas.
Come see who we are at: you will be doing as ourIndirect Category Manager
You will manage and optimize indirect spend categories across the Door Group. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and identifying new technologies and costsaving measures. The role also includes developing reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements for the assigned categories.
You will also:
Build strong partnerships to enhance performance and drive transparency through business reviews
Stay informed on market trends suppliers and category competencies.
Analyze spend consolidate purchases and mitigate risks.
Develop and manage category strategies evaluating suppliers products and technologies for cost safety and quality improvements.
Create category plans and benchmark against industry standards.
Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and best practices.
Negotiate agreements aligned with safety sustainability and strategic goals ensuring compliance and Intellectual Property protection.
Collaborate with procurement operations engineering safety and suppliers to conduct innovation workshops and leverage expertise.
Lead supplier selection qualification and RFX processes. Evaluate proposals and set delivery terms.
Adhere to ASSA ABLOY Sourcing Guidelines including Terms and Conditions NDA and Code of Conduct during supplier selection and sourcing processes.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
Additional responsibilities/project as required
Promote a safe work environment by following safety regulations and participating in safety programs.
Assure compliance with federal state local and corporate policies regulations AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
The skills and experience you need:
Bachelors in supply chain engineering business or related field (MBA preferred).
3 years of experience within supply chain procurement or engineering coupled with experience with indirect spend strategic sourcing costsaving initiatives and supplier management.
Previous experience and skilled in contract development review and negotiation.
Understanding of market trends best practices and supply chain risk management.
Strong project management prioritization and multisite corporate experience.
Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with crossfunctional collaboration.
Strong communication presentation relationshipbuilding and decisionmaking aligned with business strategy.
Highly motivated with strong commercial project management and prioritization skills.
Strong negotiation and contract development skills.
Selfmotivated adaptable and able to work autonomously or in teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Ability to travel by all methods up to 40 including international trips.
This position may be staffed at an alternative level within the job family to align with the selected candidates skill set experience and business needs.
What we offer!
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:
Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Short and Longterm Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program discount portal recognition and wellbeing programs just to name just a few!
Paid Vacation Sick Time and 12 paid Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities
Competitive Salary
We review applications regularly so dont wait!
We are building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
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If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
