Westinghouse Electric Company
Position
Category Manager Location: Minneapolis, MN (hybrid, 8–12-month contract). Must live within a drivable distance of Minneapolis, MN. Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $74.00/hr. This range is provided by Westinghouse Electric Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Must be a US citizen or valid Green Card holder. No third-party or C2C firms. We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people’s practices. The base hourly rate for this position is $60-$74, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills. Position Summary Drives category strategy working with the business for multiple complexes, high business impact categories. Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for critical categories. Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies. Develops effective negotiation strategies and conducts negotiations with category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives. Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees ongoing monitoring activities. Forms and executes contracts with critical suppliers. Mentors, coaches and oversees development of Associate Category Managers. Responsibilities
Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations. Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories. In conjunction with logistics personnel, implement optimal inventory strategies. Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies. Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements. Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend. Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement. Develop plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier. Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance. Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers. Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements. Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders. Manage contractor claims to resolution and minimize impact to cost and schedule. Ensure suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments. Applies understanding of contract law to administer category contract agreements. In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines risk elements of the contract and assembles necessary documentation for obtaining insurance. Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy and coordinates with business leadership to integrate sourcing and business project plans. Manages completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required. 5 years’ sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience. Two years plus contract formation knowledge and experience; negotiation and project management skills preferred. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required. Demonstrated customer service skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills; frequent attendance at meetings. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain Industries
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Category Manager Location: Minneapolis, MN (hybrid, 8–12-month contract). Must live within a drivable distance of Minneapolis, MN. Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $74.00/hr. This range is provided by Westinghouse Electric Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Must be a US citizen or valid Green Card holder. No third-party or C2C firms. We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people’s practices. The base hourly rate for this position is $60-$74, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills. Position Summary Drives category strategy working with the business for multiple complexes, high business impact categories. Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for critical categories. Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies. Develops effective negotiation strategies and conducts negotiations with category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives. Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees ongoing monitoring activities. Forms and executes contracts with critical suppliers. Mentors, coaches and oversees development of Associate Category Managers. Responsibilities
Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations. Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories. In conjunction with logistics personnel, implement optimal inventory strategies. Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies. Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements. Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend. Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement. Develop plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier. Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance. Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers. Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements. Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders. Manage contractor claims to resolution and minimize impact to cost and schedule. Ensure suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments. Applies understanding of contract law to administer category contract agreements. In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines risk elements of the contract and assembles necessary documentation for obtaining insurance. Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy and coordinates with business leadership to integrate sourcing and business project plans. Manages completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required. 5 years’ sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience. Two years plus contract formation knowledge and experience; negotiation and project management skills preferred. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required. Demonstrated customer service skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills; frequent attendance at meetings. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain Industries
Utilities and Transportation Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Westinghouse Electric Company. Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in Minneapolis, MN.
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