Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager

MBI TN
- Loudon, TN 37774

The Associate Category Manager is responsible for executing minor categories or commodities as well as providing support for other specific groups of commodities as procured by Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBI) in support of one or more of MBI's business units. This position will assist and support the identification, qualification, recommendation, selection and on-boarding sources of supply for current and/or future parts and materials, but also for understanding all aspects of the specific and related commodities and competitive landscapes related to such parts and materials.

The Associate Category Manager shall be capable of mining data from multiple sources as well as utilize such data to develop understandings of expected cost structures and business impacts. Using current and developing strategies, tactics, processes, tools and practices, this position shall execute and drive best value for MBI and the specific business unit customer(s) through a balanced approach of supply chain objectives (design, performance, quality, delivery and cost).

The Associate Category Manager is a detail oriented individual who can negotiate with both suppliers and internal customers without losing sight of the objective, is self-motivated, curious, competitive and able to multi-task.

• Assists in the definition, recommendation and implementation of category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance and objectives of the corporate team, business units and overall commercial team (sales, engineering, etc.)
• Builds strong and strategic supplier relationships
• Understands market dynamics/intelligence and uses such as input into the strategy
• Assists with supplier selection according to strategy and tactics such as the preparation, review, issue and evaluation of Requests For Information (RFI), Requests For Quotation (RFQ), Requests For Proposal (RFP) or other source selection tools or procurement actions
• Works closely with and collaborates effectively with engineering teams across MBI to develop product or system specifications to be used within source selection activities
• Summarizes, articulates, presents source selection recommendations and decisions to a variety of audiences
• Supports alignment, anticipate changes, and drives activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of internal business partners
• Supports and promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders, across participating entities
• Assists and supports with negotiations for advantageous pricing and business terms with potential and actual suppliers culminating in the execution of supply agreements
• Assists with on-boarding of suppliers with MBI business units as required
• Able to interact with multiple internal reporting systems to mine data, interact with suppliers, etc.
• Able to identify areas of risk within a specific supply chain or commodity group and is able to develop or recommend approaches to mitigate such risk
• Creates and updates supplier list according to category strategy

• Investigates, recommends and executes potential cost savings through alternative or current sources considering initiatives on savings, supplier performance, risk mitigation and supply base rationalization
• Utilizes project tracking tools to ensure timely project execution and documents performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects
• Works as a member of a cross functional team
• Facilitates communications between potential suppliers and internal teams
• Supports transition of supplier and/or part to business unit purchasing team members
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of supply chain principles, processes and practices.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP and Inventory Control principles and concepts.
• Ability to assimilate requirements and communicate such to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills relating to cost analysis and management.
• Skills related to forward looking strategic deployment.
• Skills related to supplier relationship management…