KOHLER
Category Leader
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location:
Hybrid at Kohler, WI Opportunity: Responsible for creating and executingsourcing strategies for assigned categories that allow Kohler Kitchen and BathGroup to win in the market while supply reducing risk and lowering total cost.Develop intimate knowledge of assigned products, suppliers, markets, and coststo create targeted sourcing strategies that include robust supplier management,risk mitigation, and cost saving plans. Strong project management,communication and leadership activity will be necessary to meet annual goalsand objectives. Personal accountability, autonomy, communication, influence,and leadership will be critical to success in this role.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead the development of Category Strategies Create clear and concise Sourcing Strategies for all assigned
categories with robust Supplier Performance Plans, Risk Mitigation Plans
and Cost Saving Plans.
Create documents to educate stakeholders about the product,
suppliers, production process and sourcing strategies.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned product categories and
suppliers. Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers or exit suppliers
based on sourcing strategies.
Act as commercial relationship owner for assigned suppliers.
Maintain regular contact with suppliers, which includes visits to
their operations
Manage Supplier Performance
Ensure all suppliers have best-in-class performance.
Utilize performance metrics (assessments, scorecards, dashboard,
etc.).
Create supplier performance improvement plans based on sourcing
strategy.
Leverage Quarterly Business Reviews that include supplier
leadership. Project Management Lead cost saving, redesign and resourcing projects.
Participate on various project teams that require sourcing support.
Ability to manage numerous complex scope projects simultaneously.
Act as Project Manager for Sourcing driven projects. Initiate timelines and adherence measurements to project goals;
building and driving teamwork across functional areas. Technical SAP and Power BI experience is preferred.
Contracts
Strong contract clause knowledge, understanding and experience
negotiating.
Independent ability to edit/revise a variety of standard contract
templates and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the most favorable terms
for Kohler Co.
Advanced understanding of business law and the ability to work
directly with a legal team.
Drive the acquisition process by conducting RFx processes
Data Analysis
Interpret data sets, identify trends, and use data as a tool to help
accomplish goals and communicate.
Total Cost of Ownership and Make vs. Buy calculations
Price Modeling and Forecasting
Utilize market reports and indexes to identify market trends,
forecast and model prices Personal/Interpersonal Maintain professional ethics, business acumen, self-accountability,
and a high level of integrity always.
Development of cross functional relationships through active team
roles and support, embracing diverse and global cultures.
Self-starter, self-motivated, ability to work independently,
collaborates with teams.
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Communication
Demonstrate clearly articulated speech and writing,
Use active listening skills and empathy to understand others.
Provide regular reports to management along with detailed gap
analysis and corrective action plans. Required Competencies Business/Technology
Contract Proficiency
Understand the importance of contract quality Proficient understanding of business and legal Interpretations of contract T&Cs Proven ability to manage various commercial and legal aspects of agreements Proficient in managing/leading the contract and sourcing process
Collaboration
Able to build and maintain key internal / external relationships critical to success, including those with senior leaders including directors, VPs and C-level officers Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders on requirement gathering and execution General understanding of IT solutions, concepts and terms Able to prioritize workloads due to actual level of urgency, and proactively keep stakeholders up to date
Negotiation
Experienced in negotiating the gamut of hardware, software licensing and services agreements Ability to negotiate with varying degrees of negotiation power and leverage Skilled in cost analysis, with a focus on total cost of ownership and value delivered Develop and execute negotiation strategies for large opportunities
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance,
Engineering, Operations.
7+ years as a purchasing professional or related fields.
Experience in creating sourcing strategies, contract negotiations,
cost savings, problem solving and complex project execution.
Ability to travel 15% of the time to suppliers and other Kohler
locations.
#LI-SW1 #LI-Hybrid
CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact
kohlerjobs@kohler.com .
Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by JobGet to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Kohler Terms & Conditions at https://www.kohlercompany.com/legal/ and Privacy Policy at https://www.kohlercompany.com/privacy/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions
Location:
Hybrid at Kohler, WI Opportunity: Responsible for creating and executingsourcing strategies for assigned categories that allow Kohler Kitchen and BathGroup to win in the market while supply reducing risk and lowering total cost.Develop intimate knowledge of assigned products, suppliers, markets, and coststo create targeted sourcing strategies that include robust supplier management,risk mitigation, and cost saving plans. Strong project management,communication and leadership activity will be necessary to meet annual goalsand objectives. Personal accountability, autonomy, communication, influence,and leadership will be critical to success in this role.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead the development of Category Strategies Create clear and concise Sourcing Strategies for all assigned
categories with robust Supplier Performance Plans, Risk Mitigation Plans
and Cost Saving Plans.
Create documents to educate stakeholders about the product,
suppliers, production process and sourcing strategies.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned product categories and
suppliers. Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers or exit suppliers
based on sourcing strategies.
Act as commercial relationship owner for assigned suppliers.
Maintain regular contact with suppliers, which includes visits to
their operations
Manage Supplier Performance
Ensure all suppliers have best-in-class performance.
Utilize performance metrics (assessments, scorecards, dashboard,
etc.).
Create supplier performance improvement plans based on sourcing
strategy.
Leverage Quarterly Business Reviews that include supplier
leadership. Project Management Lead cost saving, redesign and resourcing projects.
Participate on various project teams that require sourcing support.
Ability to manage numerous complex scope projects simultaneously.
Act as Project Manager for Sourcing driven projects. Initiate timelines and adherence measurements to project goals;
building and driving teamwork across functional areas. Technical SAP and Power BI experience is preferred.
Contracts
Strong contract clause knowledge, understanding and experience
negotiating.
Independent ability to edit/revise a variety of standard contract
templates and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the most favorable terms
for Kohler Co.
Advanced understanding of business law and the ability to work
directly with a legal team.
Drive the acquisition process by conducting RFx processes
Data Analysis
Interpret data sets, identify trends, and use data as a tool to help
accomplish goals and communicate.
Total Cost of Ownership and Make vs. Buy calculations
Price Modeling and Forecasting
Utilize market reports and indexes to identify market trends,
forecast and model prices Personal/Interpersonal Maintain professional ethics, business acumen, self-accountability,
and a high level of integrity always.
Development of cross functional relationships through active team
roles and support, embracing diverse and global cultures.
Self-starter, self-motivated, ability to work independently,
collaborates with teams.
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Communication
Demonstrate clearly articulated speech and writing,
Use active listening skills and empathy to understand others.
Provide regular reports to management along with detailed gap
analysis and corrective action plans. Required Competencies Business/Technology
Contract Proficiency
Understand the importance of contract quality Proficient understanding of business and legal Interpretations of contract T&Cs Proven ability to manage various commercial and legal aspects of agreements Proficient in managing/leading the contract and sourcing process
Collaboration
Able to build and maintain key internal / external relationships critical to success, including those with senior leaders including directors, VPs and C-level officers Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders on requirement gathering and execution General understanding of IT solutions, concepts and terms Able to prioritize workloads due to actual level of urgency, and proactively keep stakeholders up to date
Negotiation
Experienced in negotiating the gamut of hardware, software licensing and services agreements Ability to negotiate with varying degrees of negotiation power and leverage Skilled in cost analysis, with a focus on total cost of ownership and value delivered Develop and execute negotiation strategies for large opportunities
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance,
Engineering, Operations.
7+ years as a purchasing professional or related fields.
Experience in creating sourcing strategies, contract negotiations,
cost savings, problem solving and complex project execution.
Ability to travel 15% of the time to suppliers and other Kohler
locations.
#LI-SW1 #LI-Hybrid
CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact
kohlerjobs@kohler.com .
Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by JobGet to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Kohler Terms & Conditions at https://www.kohlercompany.com/legal/ and Privacy Policy at https://www.kohlercompany.com/privacy/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions