Category Manager
Core
Global Category Manager responsible for managing material categories (Molding, Rubber, Resin, Fasteners) across all EII facilities worldwide, driving supplier strategy, cost reduction, and commercial negotiations.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Global supplier base, cost reduction plans, strategic supplier relationships
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Procurement / Supply Chain
Required skills
Category strategy, supplier management, commercial negotiation, cost modeling, data analysis, sourcing process, contract management, market intelligence, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience with manufactured products in industrial end markets, knowledge of strategy frameworks (Porter's 5 forces, SWOT, AT Kearney Chessboard), project management
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Manage category strategy and implement it across different product lines; Manage suppliers on cost, quality, delivery, and service including price negotiation; Develop and execute annual cost reduction plans; Collaborate with regional category managers to support negotiations and find new suppliers; Monitor industry trends and market conditions to deliver market intelligence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC