Global Category Manager

Milacron is looking for a Global Category Manager - Machined Parts & Outside Processing to join our team in Batavia, Ohio
. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for machined components and outside processing services across Milacron’s operations.

• Develop and execute global category strategies for machined parts and outside processing.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, selection, and rationalization.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Evaluate total cost, including part price, freight, duties, tariffs, inventory, and quality.
• Monitor market conditions, capacity constraints, tariffs, and supply risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Support make/buy and regional sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract development, and cost savings.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions.
• Experience with total cost analysis, including freight, duties, and tariffs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
• Experience sourcing machined components and outside processing services preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings preferred.
• Lean principles and supplier development experience preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience using advanced analytics or AI within sourcing or supplier management preferred.

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