Category Manager
Core
Manage a designated group of commodities to ensure long-term quality, cost efficiency, delivery, and sustainability of direct material supply throughout the product lifecycle.
Role type
Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Direct material supply chain for construction machinery and diamond tools
Domain
Construction equipment and industrial tools
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, contract lifecycle management, demand and spend analysis, negotiation, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, proactive initiative, cultural awareness, stakeholder collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create and implement strategies for commodities; Identify new suppliers and technologies; Manage commercial relationships with suppliers; Conduct demand, spend, cost, and market analysis; Manage supplier contracts and performance ratings; Drive Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Other Material Variance (OMV) activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
