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Tecomet, Inc Position Summary
Responsible for leading the procurement teams activities for the designated category including supply operation management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity and developing a more cost-effective supply chain. Monitor market conditions and to drive strategies that meet and exceed Tecomet’s Procurement and Supply Chain objectives of driving cost savings and working capital projects. This is a strategic role and requires strategy development and execution of all Tecomet Procurement initiatives. Position Summary
Responsible for leading the procurement teams activities for the designated category including supply operation management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity and developing a more cost-effective supply chain. Monitor market conditions and to drive strategies that meet and exceed Tecomet’s Procurement and Supply Chain objectives of driving cost savings and working capital projects. This is a strategic role and requires strategy development and execution of all Tecomet Procurement initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Execute category spend strategy to drive cost savings projects to completion, balancing site purchasing requirements and procurement targets. Manage assigned categories (direct and indirect) to drive most cost-effective solutions, including balancing all KPI’s to achieve the best total cost solution. Continuously work on identifying and implementing cost saving strategies and product alternatives, including improved payment terms, MOQ’s, delivery, and lead times Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond leveraged sourcing, e.g., demand management opportunities, insource versus outsource decisions, efficiencies in the company’s comprehensive supply chain, and/or other strategic and operational process improvements. Establish uniform KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews of quality, cost, delivery, and administrative process performance. Anticipate and minimize performance issues. When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive for efficient resolution of issues at hand by working across both internal and external stakeholders. Analyze and convert raw data into actionable insights. Manage multiple complex projects. Define business processes for escalation and resolution of site issues and opportunities. Identify mid and long-term category opportunities for spend and performance continuous improvements. Work closely with sales teams to analyze sales trends, purchasing habits and competing products to improve sales and revenue. Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to achieve optimum contracts that support the enhancement of product promotions. Quantify and report both identified and implemented sourcing project results. Ensure appropriate cross-functional partnering on process improvement projects. Track and work with corporate finance to report results for identified projects and when applicable, work with other functions across company to replicate projects with positive results. Foster relationships with suppliers to create short-term and long-term value for the company. Lead global business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations.
Educational/Training Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Engineering field Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, plant operations, or related fields. Experience in a manufacturing industry required Experience with a center-led business model preferred In-depth understanding of Epicor, or similar ERP and MRP system, preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
APICS desired CPM preferred Licenses and certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth knowledge of contract negotiations, and procurement and logistics best practices Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets Experience working within a project management environment. PMP certification preferred. Excellent data entry skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and exercise judgment. Current with relevant trends and applications. Start-up mentality, able to embrace new challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment.
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Travel up to 25%. Seniority level
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Category Manager
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Tecomet, Inc 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Category Manager
role at
Tecomet, Inc Position Summary
Responsible for leading the procurement teams activities for the designated category including supply operation management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity and developing a more cost-effective supply chain. Monitor market conditions and to drive strategies that meet and exceed Tecomet’s Procurement and Supply Chain objectives of driving cost savings and working capital projects. This is a strategic role and requires strategy development and execution of all Tecomet Procurement initiatives. Position Summary
Responsible for leading the procurement teams activities for the designated category including supply operation management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity and developing a more cost-effective supply chain. Monitor market conditions and to drive strategies that meet and exceed Tecomet’s Procurement and Supply Chain objectives of driving cost savings and working capital projects. This is a strategic role and requires strategy development and execution of all Tecomet Procurement initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Execute category spend strategy to drive cost savings projects to completion, balancing site purchasing requirements and procurement targets. Manage assigned categories (direct and indirect) to drive most cost-effective solutions, including balancing all KPI’s to achieve the best total cost solution. Continuously work on identifying and implementing cost saving strategies and product alternatives, including improved payment terms, MOQ’s, delivery, and lead times Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond leveraged sourcing, e.g., demand management opportunities, insource versus outsource decisions, efficiencies in the company’s comprehensive supply chain, and/or other strategic and operational process improvements. Establish uniform KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews of quality, cost, delivery, and administrative process performance. Anticipate and minimize performance issues. When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive for efficient resolution of issues at hand by working across both internal and external stakeholders. Analyze and convert raw data into actionable insights. Manage multiple complex projects. Define business processes for escalation and resolution of site issues and opportunities. Identify mid and long-term category opportunities for spend and performance continuous improvements. Work closely with sales teams to analyze sales trends, purchasing habits and competing products to improve sales and revenue. Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to achieve optimum contracts that support the enhancement of product promotions. Quantify and report both identified and implemented sourcing project results. Ensure appropriate cross-functional partnering on process improvement projects. Track and work with corporate finance to report results for identified projects and when applicable, work with other functions across company to replicate projects with positive results. Foster relationships with suppliers to create short-term and long-term value for the company. Lead global business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations.
Educational/Training Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Engineering field Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, plant operations, or related fields. Experience in a manufacturing industry required Experience with a center-led business model preferred In-depth understanding of Epicor, or similar ERP and MRP system, preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
APICS desired CPM preferred Licenses and certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth knowledge of contract negotiations, and procurement and logistics best practices Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets Experience working within a project management environment. PMP certification preferred. Excellent data entry skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and exercise judgment. Current with relevant trends and applications. Start-up mentality, able to embrace new challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Travel
Travel up to 25%. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Medical Device Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tecomet, Inc by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Category Manager” roles.
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