Category Manager-Direct Materials

## Category Manager-Direct Materials Apply locations:
Beachwood, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100266
** Join the Family** - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.
** Roles & Responsibilities
*** Provide thought leadership in developing advanced category strategies and assist in identifying & managing “critical” and/or “preferred” supplier relationships
* Manage directly or via dotted line a team of site buyers and/or procurement specialists.
* Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure the organization’s expectations are met
* Develop, foster and promote relationships with internal functions; routinely discuss processes, policies, and benefits derived through the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization
* Lead cost savings, supply security, and strategic initiatives for raw materials, packaging, other components along with other sub-categories, including building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
* Drive and manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while providing your internal stakeholders and leaders with regular updates
* Utilize sourcing tools to assist in departmental efforts to continually refine and improve sourcing and procurement processes, policies, and tools
* Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help stakeholders understand the trade-offs and benefits of various outcome.
* Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results
* Conducting ongoing reviews of categories to inform future category strategies and activities
* Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities
* The selected candidate will take ownership of projects and drive them to completion understanding that the results will have a strong impact on the department's objectives
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree is required, MBA is desired
* 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing in a manufacturing environment with exposure to commodity chemicals, additives, packaging, and component parts
* Demonstrated capabilities of developing/implementing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholder
* Capable of coordinating across business units and sharing critical information, with particular strength in explaining complex concepts and coaching individuals through complex decision-making
* Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenge internal stakeholders with conventional thinking
* Deep Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies
* Organized and adaptable with demonstrated ability to prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and deliver results
* Demonstrated progression in career with increasing responsibilities, including experience leading project teams and resources
* Comfortable with organizational change; able to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment
** Work Environment and Physical Demands
*** Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
* Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
* Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
* May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
* Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
* Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
* Good vision for reading and screen use.
* Clear…