Category Manager, Electrical & Lighting

Overview

Category Manager, Electrical & Lighting at J.B. Poindexter & Co

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $3B in annual revenue and 10,000 team members in 2025. JBPCO provides best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The role involves developing and executing global sourcing strategies for Electrical & Lighting and/or assigned items, leveraging synergies across the enterprise and driving a One Supply Chain philosophy. Plan and implement activities for timely, cost-effective procurement, quality products, planning and on-time delivery of assigned category products. Prioritize and balance cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize ROI including methodologies to maximize working capital.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic initiatives in assigned commodities to facilitate cross-business synergies utilizing both domestic and offshore supply bases.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with BU Purchasing leads, Finance, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing to develop and maintain technology and/or category strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organization.
• Track and report on supplier strategies, monitor spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional reviews.
• Develop strategies for mitigating risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programs.
• Provide benchmarking studies, market analysis, and implement best practices across the enterprise.
• Negotiate buys and long-term agreements for components and raw materials.
• Organize and lead regular strategic supplier business reviews.
• Facilitate category analysis (internal and external) in support of Strategic Sourcing processes.
• Manage sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring, and ongoing supplier and contract management for assigned commodities.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of processes, systems and reporting capabilities to drive efficiencies in providing regional procurement services.
• Help improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance.
• Provide direction and prioritization to re-engineering team efforts.
• Identify appropriate competitive benchmarks and implement approved process changes to achieve top-quintile performance.
• Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts to achieve benefits.
• Assist in improving systems and work processes.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement role related to Electrical, Automotive Lighting and Wire Harnesses.
• Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Purchasing experience in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment.
• Experience interfacing with product engineering and program management teams.
• Experience executing Global Supply Chain initiatives and strategic planning.
• Experience in global procurement and sourcing.
• CPM, CPSM, or CPIM certification preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically 25-50% and internationally as required.
• Knowledge of Wire Harness products as a category.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong procurement and category management foundations.
• Project management, planning, time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of assembly and manufacturing processes; knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project; prior ERP/MRP experience; change management experience.

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.