Indirect Category Manager

Job Title: Indirect Category Manager

Location: Simpsonville SC

Reports to: Global Director of Supply Chain & Supplier Quality

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Industry: Manufacturing Mechanical Power Transmission Components Engineering Services

Job Function: Sourcing Supplier Management Cost Improvement

Job Summary: The Indirect Material Category Manager leads sourcing strategy supplier management and cost improvement initiatives across MRO PPE tooling packaging facility supplies and indirect services. The role supports all North American plants and drives standardization supplier consolidation and improved service levels to enhance operational reliability and plant readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute category strategies for MRO PPE tooling packaging facilities and indirect services.
Lead RFQs supplier evaluations negotiations and cost analysis to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Develop renew and manage national and regional agreements for indirect materials and services.
Standardize materials suppliers and programs across North American plants.
Support plant teams with sourcing needs troubleshooting and supplier performance issues.
Manage supplier relationships performance metrics and business reviews.
Support OpEx and Lean initiatives through cost reduction waste elimination and process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field.
35 years of procurement or supply chain experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical ability negotiation skills and communication skills.
Ability to work cross functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as CPIM CPSM CLSS or equivalent.
Experience with indirect categories such as MRO PPE tooling packaging or services.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP.
Experience with e sourcing platforms or supplier portal systems.
Advanced analytics skills (Excel Power BI cost modeling).
Familiarity with Lean TPM OpEx and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of sitting at a workstation.
• Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams online.
• Ability to type reach and grasp.
• Intermittent standing and walking within the office environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for extended periods.
• Position requires travel up to 10% including visits to supplier sites and manufacturing locations.

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a collaborative experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

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Required Experience:

Manager