Category Manager - Birmingham

Category Manager I, II, Sr.

This position will be located in Birmingham, AL.

This position works within the Supply Management organization to maximize the value that is delivered using a category management framework. The role collaborates with senior internal stakeholders, supply chain teams, and suppliers to use continuous improvement techniques to improve internal Business Unit and supply chain outcomes. The category manager will effectively develop and coordinate the execution of category strategies to align with the Business Unit priorities.

The role ensures Supply Management is perceived as a positive, significant, value-adding partner to the business by providing solutions to business and operational supply chain challenges, improving processes to reduce total costs of ownership, and maintaining a strategic approach to procurement and supply management.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or other relevant technical discipline preferred
• Education or experience in contracts preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM);
  Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM);
  Certified is a plus
• Professional Contract Manager (CPCM); or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) is a plus

• 3-5 years of supply chain experience
• 3-5 years of project management experience is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership with strategic supplier relationships preferred
• Experience working in the nuclear industry is a plus

• Knowledge of supply markets and purchasing principles
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of contract terminology
• Facilitation skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Excellent project management
• Strong skill in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of SCM

• This position develops and executes category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
• This position supervises, plans, manages, and assumes complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned. Developing category profiles; conducting market research to identify new suppliers, to predict stresses on the supply base, and to manage pricing (e.g., index pricing and volume discounts).
• Typically manages between $100M - $300M in annual spend [threshold may be lower for inventory managed in the case of materials]. Leads negotiations, oversees all stages of strategic procurement. Helps facilitate supplier performance measurement and collaborates with key suppliers to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Manages and identifies supplier alliance opportunities.
• Supports business unit’s supplier management efforts.
• Performs thorough analysis to support the development of category plans, including but not limited to meeting with internal customers to understand their needs, requirements, and plans; determining the impact of joint efforts on supplier KPIs; analyzing historical spend; forecasting future spend based on demand planning; building cost models; calculating total cost of ownership (TCO); creating supplier value.
• Works with clients to develop and manage tools necessary to track supplier performance (ex: scorecards); communicates supplier performance metrics to relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Interfaces with all levels of Supply Chain Management and Business Unit clients, including senior management.
• Leads and participates in cross-functional teams, including representatives from Business Unit clients, SCM Shared Services, Technology Organization, and/or Legal.
• Creates and implements development plans for suppliers who do not meet performance standards and resolves conflict between suppliers and the company.

• Dedication to an accident-free work environment with strict adherence to all safety and compliance requirements
• Must lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others
• Must conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors,…