NA Procurement Senior Category Lead - Steelwork

Dematic is seeking a Senior Category Lead for our Steelwork category. The role involves developing and completing category strategies to strengthen our supply base, improve business performance, and support scalable growth. In this role, you will lead procurement strategy for the Steelwork category, applying market intelligence, supplier expertise, financial insight, and strong cross‑functional partnership to drive value across the business.

You will develop a deep understanding of the steelwork supply market, including supplier capabilities, cost drivers, capacity, industry trends, and supply chain dynamics, and use those insights to guide sourcing and supplier decisions. You will partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Solutions Development, Finance, Quality, and other teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective category and sourcing strategies.

This is an opportunity for a strategic procurement professional who enjoys navigating complex supply markets, influencing across functions, and developing supplier strategies that deliver measurable business results.

At Dematic and KION, our talent is key to creating the magic of supply chain solutions. As part of a global community of communities, You'll help orchestrate intelligent logistics that power the future of commerce.

Here, you'll push your career forward in an environment built on collaboration, growth, and real‑world impact.

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• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $92,625 to $135,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

• Develop, communicate, and implement a comprehensive Steelwork category strategy aligned with business needs, growth plans, and procurement objectives.
• Build a strong understanding of the steelwork supplier landscape, including market conditions, supplier capabilities, capacity, cost drivers, and supply chain trends.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and maintain sources of supply that balance quality, service, cost, capacity, delivery, and business requirements.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations using market intelligence, cost analysis, stakeholder priorities, and scenario‑based negotiation strategies.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Solutions Development, Quality, Finance, and Procurement teams to understand current and future steelwork requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Develop category risk assessments and mitigation strategies to strengthen supply continuity and respond effectively to market changes or supply disruptions.
• Apply financial and commercial expertise to develop cost models and should‑cost analyses, evaluate total cost of ownership, and identify opportunities for savings and margin improvement.
• Review and provide input on supplier agreements, including commercial terms, pricing,…