Senior Category Manager
Core
Define and implement procurement strategy for assigned categories across The Americas to ensure supply and financial objectives are achieved.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply chain stability and cost optimization for filtration products
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Filtration / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commodity market analysis, supplier negotiation, supplier performance management, risk management, cost reduction planning
Preferred skills
Data analytics, global sourcing experience, supply chain certifications (CPSM, CPIM, SCOR-P)
Technologies
MS Office applications
Responsibilities
Define procurement strategy for assigned categories, monitor commodity markets to refine strategies, execute fact-based negotiations for total cost reduction, manage commodity pricing, onboard and develop suppliers, support plant and distribution center teams, engage Supplier Quality Management for quality targets, complete risk management assessments of the supply base
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
