Indirect Category Manager - Procurement

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite role which can be based at any of the following MANN+HUMMEL locations:
Hanover Park, IL, Washington, NC, Wilson, NC, Wichita Falls, TX, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Louisa, VA.

• No Visa sponsor ships are available for this position.

The Indirect Category Manager - Procurement is responsible for commercial activities over indirect categories: IT, Professional Services, Supply Chain, Marketing & Cap Ex.

Regional Focus: MANN+HUMMEL locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

• Develop and execute category strategies: analyze spend, market and demand; define sourcing strategies, and build multi-year plans to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Run sourcing events: lead RFIs/RFPs, e auctions, and competitive bids; evaluate proposals based on total cost of ownership; recommend supplier awards.
• Negotiate and contract: negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs) to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and protections.
• Supplier relationship management: manage day to day supplier performance, conduct regular business reviews, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Performance and savings delivery: achieve annual savings and value targets, track and report KPIs, and support budgeting and forecasting for category spend.
• Risk and compliance: ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and third-party risk requirements; support audits and implement corrective actions.
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and business owners to align strategies with business needs and gain buy-in.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field, OR 7-10 years of relevant work experience with no degree (High School diploma or GED required).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing, with specific experience in Indirect categories and supplier negotiations.
• Previous experience defining sourcing and building multi-year category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Experience leading RFIs/RFPs.

Required Skills:

• Strong contracting and negotiating skills.
• Supplier relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in improving cost and cash.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MSFT Suite platforms (e.g.: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, Outlook).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Indirect procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading e-auctions for categories such as freight and MHE (material handling & equipment).
• Experience using SAGE, SAP, or both.