Indirect Category Manager Procurement

This is an Onsite role which can be based at any of the following MANNHUMMEL locations: Hanover Park IL Washington NC Wilson NC Wichita Falls TX Greensboro NC Raleigh NC or Louisa VA.

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

The Indirect Category Manager - Procurement is responsible for commercial activities over indirect categories: IT Professional Services Supply Chain Marketing & CapEx.

Regional Focus: MANNHUMMEL locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

• Develop and execute category strategies: analyze spend market and demand; define sourcing strategies and build multi-year plans to optimize cost quality service and risk
• Run sourcing events: lead RFIs/RFPs e auctions and competitive bids; evaluate proposals based on total cost of ownership; recommend supplier awards
• Negotiate and contract: negotiate commercial terms SLAs and contracts (MSAs SOWs NDAs) to secure favorable pricing service levels and protections
• Supplier relationship management: manage day to day supplier performance conduct regular business reviews resolve issues drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Performance and savings delivery: achieve annual savings and value targets track and report KPIs and support budgeting and forecasting for category spend
• Risk and compliance: ensure adherence to procurement policies contracts and third-party risk requirements; support audits and implement corrective actions
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with Finance Legal IT Operations and business owners to align strategies with business needs and gain buy-in

Education:

Bachelors degree in Business Procurement Supply Chain Management Engineering or other related field OR 7- 10 years of relevant work experience with no degree (High School diploma or GED required)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in procurement/sourcing with specific experience in Indirect categories and supplier negotiations

Previous experience defining sourcing and building multi-year category strategies to optimize cost quality service and risk

Experience leading RFIs/RFPs

Required Skills:

Strong contracting and negotiating skills

Supplier relationship management skills

Demonstrated ability in improving cost and cash

Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MSFT Suite platforms (e.g.: Excel PowerPoint Word OneNote Outlook)

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Indirect procurement in a manufacturing environment

Experience leading e-auctions for categories such as freight and MHE (material handling & equipment)

Experience using SAGE SAP or both

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