Indirect Category Manager

Indirect Category Manager The Indirect Category manager will be responsible for the complete management of the supplier(s) strategy, performance, cost out program and inventory levels within a specified Category. Collaboration within each of G&W’s (5) Global locations to ensure the category strategy aligns with the goals of each business. As an Indirect Category Manager you will: Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, etc. Be responsible for the implementation and development of cost reduction plans on a world-wide basis. Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities as well as identify and select quality competitive suppliers for multiple locations. Develop a category strategy which encompasses each global supplier and clearly illustrates a (3) year plan with clear goals and objectives. The objectives will include price, performance and inventory. Be responsible for developing cost savings approaches and strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers including negotiation, quoting, supplier consolidation, long term agreements/contracts and other strategies approved by Director of Supply Chain. Execute approved strategies to achieve targeted annual cost savings goals Monitor market conditions and trends for assigned commodities. Responsible for timely recommendations of changes to cost savings strategies as they relate to market trends and conditions. Develop and execute supplier reduction/consolidation strategies to meet annual Supply Chain goals Conduct Quarterly business reviews with the category suppliers and ascertain progress against goals and objectives. Facilitate escalated resolution of supplier quality issues including management of the NCR process in collaboration with the quality team Develop action plans and manage the execution of supplier improvements to eliminate quality issues and improve delivery performance to meet G&W requirements Recommend changes to purchasing processes to improve on-time delivery to customers Provide functional leadership to the buyers to support cost/benefit analysis when expediting material including supplier expedite fee’s and freight expenses Recommend purchasing management changes that will improve material availability levels without jeopardizing customer service, safety stock levels, ordering parameters, etc We are looking for someone with: Previous experience with Information Technology, Human Resources and Capital Equipment categories highly desired. Strong computer skills, including MS Word and MS Excel Excellent communication skills and presentation skills; MS Powerpoint Strong analytical skills; ability to identify root cause A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Operation or similar discipline required. Previous experience in category or commodity management/supply chain management in a manufacturing setting required Experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred APICS or ISM certification a plus Experience with building presentations for an executive audience a plus The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are: (The work is classified as Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles.) Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%) Lifting Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to chest. Lift up to 35 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waist. Carry up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 25 feet. Postural Demands: Sitting – frequent Standing – occasional Walking – occasional Bending/stooping – occasional What we offer you: Typical pay is $96,555 – 128,577 annually. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications. This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incen…

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