Category Manager

Description:

Our client has an immediate need for a Category Manager II, whowill be responsible for developing and executing category plans for the strategic sourcing of various spend categories, from Direct (including Power Equipment) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) to Information Technology, Shared Services, Engineering, and Construction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or relevant discipline
• Two (2+) or more years of experience in sourcing various Corporate Services.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company.
• Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities to increase spending opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional)
• Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, in order to create and execute project pipeline
• Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner in order to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers
• Drives a measurable reduction in year-over-year total cost of ownership for assigned categories
• Manages supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes
• Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers
• Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year-over-year cost savings
• Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement
• Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures

Preferred:

• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions
• Exceptional ability to engage cross-functional teams and influence decision-making process
• Must be able to navigate a complex organizational structure to solve problems
• Advanced contract negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience with successfully developing and executing multi-year sourcing category strategies
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application of the process to sourcing projects
• Strong influencing, project management, and change management skills
• Excellent teamwork skills Must be able to work within all functions and levels of an organization
• Experience in increasing supplier diversity spend ERP system experience
• Maximo experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the Power Advocate Energy Intelligence Platform a plus or web-based tools, such as e-Sourcing, Spend Analytics, Contract Management

Why Work for ConsultUSA:

• ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
• ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
• We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
• ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA

How to Apply:

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