MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
Category Manager
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Category Manager Washington, United States / Hanover Park, United States | Purchasing | Experienced | Unlimited | November 17, 2024 Apply now SHARE As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Job Description
Role Summary
Main Tasks
Defines and executes category / material group strategies and initiatives (in coordination with business unit cross functional and corporate procurement teams). Initiates and manages cost and spend reduction programs through supplier switching, value analysis, value engineering / continuous improvement activities, cross functional ideation and innovation workshops, price negotiations, e-auctions, long term supply agreements, supply base rationalization, should cost/target cost modeling. Supplier Relationship Management: Manage supply escalations (driven by cost, quality or delivery performance), build strategic partnerships and alliances, define and execute supplier strategies. Ensures competitive total cost of ownership through optimal value delivery, securing best pricing, service level agreements, business continuity and risk mitigation, and drives best in class commercial terms, target cost analysis. Contract management over supplier / parts lifetime for all contracts in his/her responsibility. Manages Request for Quotations, E-Auctions, price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her category. Facilitates sourcing decisions through objective data analysis following negotiations. Organizes Technical Reviews with cross functional departments such as R&D/Engineering. Assists with cross functional projects related to their respective category/material group. Updates Purchasing Analyst with commercial material/supplier relevant data in the ERP system. Additional duties and materials as assigned. Your Profile
Education: Required:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or another related field. Master’s degree in supply chain, Business preferred. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years strategic procurement experience. Required Skills: Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Data analytics. Contract management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Power Bi, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Problem solving and negotiating. Business partnering and collaborating cross-functionally. Solid business acumen / end-to-end supply chain understanding. Ability to travel up to 20%. Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience working with industry standard ERP systems. Manufacturing background. Knowledge and expertise in direct and/or indirect spend categories. Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many exciting development opportunities and projects – all of which await you here.
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Role Summary
Main Tasks
Defines and executes category / material group strategies and initiatives (in coordination with business unit cross functional and corporate procurement teams). Initiates and manages cost and spend reduction programs through supplier switching, value analysis, value engineering / continuous improvement activities, cross functional ideation and innovation workshops, price negotiations, e-auctions, long term supply agreements, supply base rationalization, should cost/target cost modeling. Supplier Relationship Management: Manage supply escalations (driven by cost, quality or delivery performance), build strategic partnerships and alliances, define and execute supplier strategies. Ensures competitive total cost of ownership through optimal value delivery, securing best pricing, service level agreements, business continuity and risk mitigation, and drives best in class commercial terms, target cost analysis. Contract management over supplier / parts lifetime for all contracts in his/her responsibility. Manages Request for Quotations, E-Auctions, price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her category. Facilitates sourcing decisions through objective data analysis following negotiations. Organizes Technical Reviews with cross functional departments such as R&D/Engineering. Assists with cross functional projects related to their respective category/material group. Updates Purchasing Analyst with commercial material/supplier relevant data in the ERP system. Additional duties and materials as assigned. Your Profile
Education: Required:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or another related field. Master’s degree in supply chain, Business preferred. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years strategic procurement experience. Required Skills: Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Data analytics. Contract management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Power Bi, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Problem solving and negotiating. Business partnering and collaborating cross-functionally. Solid business acumen / end-to-end supply chain understanding. Ability to travel up to 20%. Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience working with industry standard ERP systems. Manufacturing background. Knowledge and expertise in direct and/or indirect spend categories. Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many exciting development opportunities and projects – all of which await you here.
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