Global Category Manager - Control Systems Fabrication
Global Category Manager - Control Systems Fabrication
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We are seeking a Global Category Manager Control Systems Fabrication to lead category strategy and supplier management across the Americas. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role that blends strategic sourcing with technical know-how in fabrication welding and operations. You will be responsible for developing supplier relationships assessing workshop capabilities and building a robust supply base that drives long-term value for John Crane.
- Develop and implement category strategies for control systems fabrication with a focus on the Americas supply base.
- Map and evaluate the existing supplier landscape in the US Mexico and broader LATAM identifying capability gaps and opportunities.
- Visit suppliers regularly to assess workshop capabilities (piping welding fabrication assembly certifications) and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Re-establish connections with current suppliers resurrect dormant accounts and ensure open communication.
- Partner with engineering operations and sales to support make vs. buy decisions that align with technical and customer requirements.
- Lead supplier performance reviews driving improvements in quality cost delivery and innovation.
- Negotiate contracts pricing and lead times while ensuring suppliers meet compliance and certification standards.
- Provide insights to senior leadership and stakeholders influencing decisions with data-driven recommendations (e.g. through Power BI dashboards).
- Travel (approx. once per month) across the Americas to visit suppliers and John Crane sites.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or a related field (Masters preferred).
- Strong background in strategic sourcing/category management with direct exposure to fabrication or heavy industrial suppliers.
- Technical understanding of welding piping fabrication and workshop operations (experience in operations supplier audits or manufacturing environments strongly valued).
- Ability to balance strategic procurement with hands-on evaluation of supplier capabilities.
- Experience building supplier panels and developing supply bases in the Americas region.
- Proficiency in Power BI (for analytics and reporting); familiarity with ERP systems such as QAD is a plus.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to work across engineering sales and operations teams.
- Willingness to travel regionally (US Mexico LATAM).
Additional Information :
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
