Category Manager
Core
Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for direct or indirect materials and services.
Role type
Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supplier portfolios and category strategies for engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis (performance reports) | client delivery (supplier management)
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, spend analysis, demand forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, cost reduction, compliance management
Preferred skills
value engineering, working capital improvement, commodity market monitoring
Technologies
RFI, RFP, scorecards, business review tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company goals; Lead strategic sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, and negotiations; Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers; Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams; Monitor commodity markets and supply chain trends; Drive cost reduction and value engineering projects; Manage contracts and service level agreements; Resolve complex supply chain issues; Prepare and present category performance reports to senior management.