Greene Tweed
Category Manager
Greene Tweed, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.
If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities :
Builds and maintains profiles of supply market and key suppliers (including both current and potential suppliers)Establishes and communicates the vision and strategic direction for assigned categoriesDevelops and executes appropriate market sector strategies aligning the market to Greene Tweed’s internal demand, and ensuring approval/support from the organizationUtilizes strategic sourcing within area of responsibilityEmploys financial analysis and economic modeling skills to evaluate supplier proposal pricing and develop flexible contractual pricing models which accommodate inflation, currency, scope changes, and other areas of risk mitigation and cost controlProvides on-going contract cost management and risk managementChampions and supports the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solutionsDevelops and implements supplier performance management strategies and measurement criteria for their market sectorAdvise in the development and direction of category sourcing plans and cross business teams directly connected with key stakeholders (budget and P&L owners). The needs are derived from close connection and understanding of their business strategies with impacts of spendProvide leadership to drive continuous improvement in spend management processes and implemented tactics to drive compliance across the companyContinually develop strong relationships with internal business partners across the company and stay connected with their individual business strategies and needsDevelop, execute and manage supplier contracts and agreementsExecute the defined strategic sourcing process and drive utilization of tools and techniques aligned with the process framework and architectureManages supplier relationshipsWork effectively across business units with different objectives in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies for complex spend categoriesRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain, marketing, or engineering
Skills and Experience:
7+ years demonstrated progressive Supply Chain experience in Category ManagementDemonstrated skills in working effectively across business or functional lines and partnering with the businesses and departments to meet objectivesDemonstrated ability to influence othersStrong negotiations, interpersonal and communications skillsProfessional, ethical personal conduct and demeanorExperience conducting business and negotiatingDemonstrated ability to analyze complex pricing proposals and formulate a strategic planProven ability to work in a matrix, leading or participation on teams across reporting lines, for example segment teams, pricing teams, product launch teamsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsExperience as a leader/manager of a teamJob Environment :Physical Requirements:
Standing Occasionally (16-45%)Sitting Frequently (46-100%)Lifting Up to 10lbs without assistanceCarrying Up to 10lbs without assistanceWalking Frequently (46-100%)Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lensesMental Requirements:
Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a significant impactSupervise Frequently (46-100%)Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)Organize Frequently (46-100%)Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)Communication Frequently (46-100%)Work Environment:
High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Noises Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises)Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%)Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.
We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Drug Free Workplace:
Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.
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If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities :
Builds and maintains profiles of supply market and key suppliers (including both current and potential suppliers)Establishes and communicates the vision and strategic direction for assigned categoriesDevelops and executes appropriate market sector strategies aligning the market to Greene Tweed’s internal demand, and ensuring approval/support from the organizationUtilizes strategic sourcing within area of responsibilityEmploys financial analysis and economic modeling skills to evaluate supplier proposal pricing and develop flexible contractual pricing models which accommodate inflation, currency, scope changes, and other areas of risk mitigation and cost controlProvides on-going contract cost management and risk managementChampions and supports the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solutionsDevelops and implements supplier performance management strategies and measurement criteria for their market sectorAdvise in the development and direction of category sourcing plans and cross business teams directly connected with key stakeholders (budget and P&L owners). The needs are derived from close connection and understanding of their business strategies with impacts of spendProvide leadership to drive continuous improvement in spend management processes and implemented tactics to drive compliance across the companyContinually develop strong relationships with internal business partners across the company and stay connected with their individual business strategies and needsDevelop, execute and manage supplier contracts and agreementsExecute the defined strategic sourcing process and drive utilization of tools and techniques aligned with the process framework and architectureManages supplier relationshipsWork effectively across business units with different objectives in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies for complex spend categoriesRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain, marketing, or engineering
Skills and Experience:
7+ years demonstrated progressive Supply Chain experience in Category ManagementDemonstrated skills in working effectively across business or functional lines and partnering with the businesses and departments to meet objectivesDemonstrated ability to influence othersStrong negotiations, interpersonal and communications skillsProfessional, ethical personal conduct and demeanorExperience conducting business and negotiatingDemonstrated ability to analyze complex pricing proposals and formulate a strategic planProven ability to work in a matrix, leading or participation on teams across reporting lines, for example segment teams, pricing teams, product launch teamsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsExperience as a leader/manager of a teamJob Environment :Physical Requirements:
Standing Occasionally (16-45%)Sitting Frequently (46-100%)Lifting Up to 10lbs without assistanceCarrying Up to 10lbs without assistanceWalking Frequently (46-100%)Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lensesMental Requirements:
Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a significant impactSupervise Frequently (46-100%)Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)Organize Frequently (46-100%)Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)Communication Frequently (46-100%)Work Environment:
High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Noises Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises)Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%)Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.
We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Drug Free Workplace:
Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.
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