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About the Role

The Sourcing Category Manager is responsible for managing commercial relationships with Suppliers in assigned core commodity and product category areas. This role will develop and execute category, contract, and supply management strategies to secure supply, control risk, manage costs, and support new product development.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supply management strategies to drive continuous improvements in supplier performance, reduce costs, minimize risk, and harvest innovation.
Develop, negotiate, and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) with key suppliers to minimize risk and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Transform and optimize the supply base through the deployment of strategic sourcing tools and processes.
Build and maintain successful business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and present cost models to understand cost drivers of purchased components and/or services.
Utilize negotiation and cost management tools to obtain best-in-class pricing.
Monitor market trends and maintain subject matter expertise in defined areas of responsibility.
Establish and communicate supplier performance expectations, monitor, and drive compliance.
Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing critical supply issues and securing supplier capacity.
Visit supplier manufacturing facilities to evaluate capacity, processes, and other operational aspects.
Develop and present costs associated with product designs, alternative designs, and new technology.
Introduce new suppliers, products, processes, and technologies to Design and Engineering.
Identify and develop cost reduction ideas through supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and value analysis/engineering.
Lead cross-functional and supplier team meetings for sourcing initiatives and cost reduction projects.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job.
Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business/finance, engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.
5-7 years of direct experience in progressive procurement.
At least 3 years of direct materials category management experience.
3+ years of project/program management experience in a supply chain, procurement, product development, or manufacturing environment.
Understanding of Sourcing, Materials Management, and Logistics.
Experience with Direct Materials categories, including specific commodities (Textiles, Fall Protection, Fasteners, Fabricated Metals, Hardware, & Locks) and/or Finished Goods sourcing.
Intermediate level Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint skills.
Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills.
Assertive, self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Adaptability and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
Excellent negotiation and cost management skills.
Influential, ability to work through others, and strong teamwork skills.
Strong ability to drive and execute change.
High organization with attention to details and managing competing priorities.
Ability to excel in a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment.
Flexible.
10-20% travel domestically and internationally required.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
English
Spanish
Mandarin
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Adaptability
Multi-tasking
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Facilitation skills
Negotiation skills
Cost management skills
Teamwork
Organization skills
Attention to details

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5-7 years of procurement experience
3+ years of direct materials category management experience
3+ years of project/program management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in business/finance, engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
CPM, CPSM, CPIM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certifications preferred

About the Company

ProDriven Global Brands is a market leader with job sites all over the world.
The company focuses on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience.
Their process creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability, and safety for the end user.

Equal Opportunity

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.