James Hardie
Category Manager
James Hardie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.Make your dream career a reality. It's possible!Must live in Chicago - Hybrid from our
downtown Chicago officeThe Category Manager, supports our Central Construction Engineering has ownership of $150MM+ USD of assigned spend and is responsible for driving the best outcome for James Hardie, balancing cost, quality, and service for CapEx spend.Reporting to the Senior CapEx Procurement Manager, the CapEx Category Manager is a member of the Central Procurement Team and works as an extension of the Central Engineering and Construction Project Teams. This individual will partner with key leaders to develop, implement, and execute the CapEx strategy in North America, while also supporting teams in other regions (APAC, EU).
What You'll Do:TheCategory Manager, supporting Capex Projects for our Central Construction Engineering is responsible for CapEx (capital expenditures) procurement. Possesses strong decision-making ability to address day-to-day operational challenges and address deviation from results with defined action plans and collaboration. Decision making initiative is expected to be independent in a high accountability team environment. The Category Manager is required to make key decisions that will have both immediate and long-term impact. Innovative solutions are required to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Additionally, a high degree of interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders is required to ensure continuous alignment.Lead and facilitate the strategic sourcing process for CapEx category: strategic planning, market and industry analysis, supplier identification & research, conducting sourcing events, analysis, negotiation, contracting, and implementationPromote high-level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of James Hardie central engineering & construction team and manufacturing teamsAchieve cost savings targets and enable optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Innovation) by driving early engagement and collaboration throughout all stages of project executionIdentify and monitor cost drivers and pricing trends, communicating to the organization, and taking action as appropriateOperate cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment for sourcing strategies and projectsEnsure Procurement capabilities in CapEx are in place to support James Hardie continued growthDevelop an in-depth understanding of assigned categories: key technical attributes, JH SMEs, manufacturing process, supplier base, and key risks to mitigate & controlMaintain project compliance to James Hardie procurement policy and procedures
What You'll Bring:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field5+ years Procurement or Engineering Project Management experience, preferably in the capital & MRO spend areasStrong core
procurement experience
& skills, especially
relating to equipment, construction, and engineering services procurementExperience leading formal RFQ/RFP processes in a project or manufacturing environmentExcellent analytical skills and ability to analyze factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situationsCollaborative and capable of balancing business priorities across organizational groups: ensures their time and the time of others is spent on what is most importantAbility to effectively communicate and articulate various perspectives and impacts to business stakeholdersAnticipates and adjusts for problems and obstaclesNavigate through tough agreements and settle disputes effectivelyProven process to develop supplier relationships in a way that encourages open dialogue and cooperating in identifying and implementing win-win situations that add value to both organizationsEffective at establishing trust and building strong relationships with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance LeadersOperate as an extension of James Hardie Engineering and Project TeamsDemonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal resultsAbility to successfully manage multiple projects and processes in various stages of completionTravel up to 25%, primarily throughout the United States to visit project sites, supplier locations, or attend relevant value-add conferences
What You'll Receive:At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.Comprehensive low-cost
co-pay
Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!401
(k) Retirement planthat will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salaryPaid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leaveWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramParental LeaveCommunity Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James HardieAnd more
#LI-MB22James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
downtown Chicago officeThe Category Manager, supports our Central Construction Engineering has ownership of $150MM+ USD of assigned spend and is responsible for driving the best outcome for James Hardie, balancing cost, quality, and service for CapEx spend.Reporting to the Senior CapEx Procurement Manager, the CapEx Category Manager is a member of the Central Procurement Team and works as an extension of the Central Engineering and Construction Project Teams. This individual will partner with key leaders to develop, implement, and execute the CapEx strategy in North America, while also supporting teams in other regions (APAC, EU).
What You'll Do:TheCategory Manager, supporting Capex Projects for our Central Construction Engineering is responsible for CapEx (capital expenditures) procurement. Possesses strong decision-making ability to address day-to-day operational challenges and address deviation from results with defined action plans and collaboration. Decision making initiative is expected to be independent in a high accountability team environment. The Category Manager is required to make key decisions that will have both immediate and long-term impact. Innovative solutions are required to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Additionally, a high degree of interaction with a diverse range of stakeholders is required to ensure continuous alignment.Lead and facilitate the strategic sourcing process for CapEx category: strategic planning, market and industry analysis, supplier identification & research, conducting sourcing events, analysis, negotiation, contracting, and implementationPromote high-level of customer satisfaction in supporting the needs of James Hardie central engineering & construction team and manufacturing teamsAchieve cost savings targets and enable optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Innovation) by driving early engagement and collaboration throughout all stages of project executionIdentify and monitor cost drivers and pricing trends, communicating to the organization, and taking action as appropriateOperate cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment for sourcing strategies and projectsEnsure Procurement capabilities in CapEx are in place to support James Hardie continued growthDevelop an in-depth understanding of assigned categories: key technical attributes, JH SMEs, manufacturing process, supplier base, and key risks to mitigate & controlMaintain project compliance to James Hardie procurement policy and procedures
What You'll Bring:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field5+ years Procurement or Engineering Project Management experience, preferably in the capital & MRO spend areasStrong core
procurement experience
& skills, especially
relating to equipment, construction, and engineering services procurementExperience leading formal RFQ/RFP processes in a project or manufacturing environmentExcellent analytical skills and ability to analyze factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situationsCollaborative and capable of balancing business priorities across organizational groups: ensures their time and the time of others is spent on what is most importantAbility to effectively communicate and articulate various perspectives and impacts to business stakeholdersAnticipates and adjusts for problems and obstaclesNavigate through tough agreements and settle disputes effectivelyProven process to develop supplier relationships in a way that encourages open dialogue and cooperating in identifying and implementing win-win situations that add value to both organizationsEffective at establishing trust and building strong relationships with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance LeadersOperate as an extension of James Hardie Engineering and Project TeamsDemonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal resultsAbility to successfully manage multiple projects and processes in various stages of completionTravel up to 25%, primarily throughout the United States to visit project sites, supplier locations, or attend relevant value-add conferences
What You'll Receive:At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.Comprehensive low-cost
co-pay
Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!401
(k) Retirement planthat will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salaryPaid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leaveWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramParental LeaveCommunity Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James HardieAnd more
#LI-MB22James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.