Category Manager Raw Material
Core
Develop and apply business strategy and relationship management for direct material categories to ensure quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability across the full product life cycle.
Role type
Category Manager (Direct Materials)
Builds
Direct material supply chain for outdoor power products and construction tools
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> supply chain optimization and vendor agreements
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, cross-functional collaboration, project management, budget management, RFP creation
Preferred skills
Change management, product development collaboration, international environment experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, database handling
Responsibilities
Manage commercial relations with suppliers, create long-term category strategies, develop and maintain vendor agreements, lead sourcing projects and negotiations, build mutually beneficial supplier relations, manage internal stakeholder relations, set up and manage annual cost saving budgets
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC