Category Manager-Corporate Services

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Job family:
Supply Chain

Business area:
Andritz Group

Contract location:
Alpharetta, GA, US,

Location type:
Office Location / Office-based

Contract type:
Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Andritz is a decades old company with operations in over 100 countries, comprising over 25,000 employees. Andritz offers exceptional growth opportunities for our employees while providing an excellent benefits program.

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain North America, the Category Manager – Corporate Services will have direct responsibility for strategically sourcing and contracting various products and services within the Corporate Services space, including but not limited to, Travel, Marketing, Uniforms, Office Supplies, IT, company Fleet vehicles.

This position will closely collaborate with key business leaders and various central functions within North America and Globally to forecast and source these key requirements delivering year over year reductions in total cost of ownership. This leader will lead the end-to-end sourcing process from strategy development, source to contract execution and supplier management, utilizing best in class procurement processes and tools.

In this role, you will also:

• - Execute all procurement functions in accordance with the Procurement and Compliance policies set by the Global Head of Supply Chain
• - Conduct extensive research and analysis of the global marketplace to ensure responsible sourcing and supplier partnerships are developed and maintained.
• - Utilize eRFP and contracting tools throughout the sourcing process, from development to contracting
• - Develop, negotiate, and manage supply contracts to meet the company’s objectives and standards
• - In addition to owning global categories from development to implementation, this team member will maintain oversight of key categories while you continuously review and refresh strategies to achieve maximum cost savings.
• - Manage and strengthen relationships with Andritz’ suppliers as well as interact with senior management and external suppliers to coordinate efforts and resolve supplier issues in a timely manner
• - Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned categories, including cost drivers, trends and risk assessments
• - Analytical thinking/problem solving – sorts through complex issues, identifies alternatives and makes recommendations. Integrates information from multiple sources, assesses and communicates it accurately and timely
• - Takes ownership – finds opportunities and drives to resolution. Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Self-starter who is eager to drive improvement and change
• - Teamwork/Responsiveness – enjoys and thrives working with others. Able to respond promptly to urgent matters. Values diversity of thought. Incorporates others’ ideas into decision making

If you have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management and leadership and are ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this role.

What we look for:

• 7 plus years’ experience in successfully leading and executing strategic sourcing initiatives resulting in year over year reductions in total cost of ownership
• 7 – 10 plus years total of overall supply chain management and/or operations experience
• Strong…