Procurement Category Manager
Core
Lead a team of buyers to develop and implement global procurement strategies, fostering strong supplier relationships to enhance cost, quality, and delivery across the supply chain.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Builds
Integrated commodity/category supplier strategies, strategic sourcing plans, and commercial contracts for aerospace components.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic sourcing plans and commercial contracts
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, complex negotiation, total cost of ownership modeling, contract drafting, risk mitigation, team leadership, long-term planning, commodity landscape analysis
Preferred skills
Casting and forging knowledge within aerospace, US Government sourcing experience, long-term contract negotiation expertise
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements; lead complex negotiations and create business cases; develop and maintain integrated category strategies; identify and mitigate commercial risks; coach and mentor a team of buyers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
