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Global Category Manager-Iron Casting and Steel Forging
Job Location:
Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
About INNIO Group:
INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable flexible transient decentralizedmodularand efficient track recordofinnovation INNIO designs manufactures and services highperformance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha company delivers power for applications including data centers microgrids grid stabilization industrialenergyand gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31 2025 supported by a resilient highmargin services business that delivers longterm recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AIelectrificationand grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency fast start capability strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employsover5000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Position Overview:
TheGlobal Category Leader is responsible for developing implementing and executing global sourcing strategies for commodities Iron Casting and Steel Forging assigned categories and suppliers. This includes supplier selection supplier management and development contract agreements and ensuring excellent purchasing operations. Additionally the Global Category Leader constantly drives continuous improvement initiatives in the field of transformation processes quality cost effectiveness and internal coordination/communication hence is to be considered an important change agent across INNIO. Delivering quantitative and qualitative measurable and felt value across INNIO managing its supply base and 3rd party costs is the ultimate attribute of this role.
TheGlobal Category Leader is strategic individual contributor role reporting directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. It is a hybrid work structure to include a combination of working days onsite at our headquarters in Waukesha WI & remote from home.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute INNIO sourcing strategies for assigned categories and suppliers
- Excellent manufacturing processes understanding/acumen for assigned categories
- Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations to achieve company OTD quality cost savings and sustainability goals
- Lead supplier segmentation selection support supplier development and ensure high quality supplier relationship and operational management
- Manage and control CAPEX for assigned categories
- Understand business compliance requirements and drive opportunities to eliminate/minimize supply chain risks
- Drive sourcing initiatives including best cost country sourcing (BCC) productivity rationalization of supply base sole source reduction lead time reduction on-time delivery and quality improvements Six Sigma/Lean requirements and cash flow improvements total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Negotiate long term agreements with suppliers which outline our business strategy and requirements
- Proactive engagement and interface with business sourcing leaders and functional owners to lay out strategies ensure business buy-in and ensure optimized internal coordination and communication; active facilitation of solution identification and implementation
- Proactively support project/initiative leaders in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product cost out processes in order to contribute in achieving sourcing and business goals
- Act as multiplayer and facilitator between supply base and INNIO businesses to actively enable innovation and collaboration
- Develop and execute recovery plan for suppliers that fall short on expectations
- Own drive and report progress/bottlenecks on Value Creation Plan (VCP) initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Operations or Engineering from an accredited university/college or equivalent knowledge/experience
- 5 years working experience in strategic sourcing procurement supply chain or operations (preferred)
- Proven experience in project management and strategy development
- Excellent technical aptitude complemented by strong business acumen as well as influencing negotiation and facilitating skills
- Reciprocating engine knowledge/skills (preferred)
- Strong knowledge/skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle ERP experience is preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels
- Strong customer service mindset with ability to improve internal customer relationships
- Entrepreneurial intrinsically motivated mindset with demonstrated ownership of responsibilities
- Team player mentality and continuous improvement mindset
- Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time to our global supply base
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INNIO offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
INNIO is empowering the transition to net zero – with energy solutions and services that are flexible, scalable, and resilient.
