A global manufacturing company has an immediate need for a Senior Category Manager focused in MRO to join their team. This person will be responsible for global spending, as well as developing and executing global category strategies. This person will be preparing, negotiating and managing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) agreements and strategies for a $101MM portfolio for 24 sites in North America. This will be a hybrid position in Wilmington, DE and requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote and is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity.
Additional Details & Responsibilities:
Mentors and leads team of regional Subcategory Managers, and/or Category Buyers, and/or Efficiency Buyers in the MRO Category Tower
Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership (ie. sustainability) in the establishment and execution of sourcing & value creation strategies for the corporation.
Leads supplier relationship management initiatives for key MRO suppliers
Identifies and drives continuous improvement & TCO opportunities
Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; leads resolution of operational issues
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Utilize category management levers and practices to develop and implement global category strategies
Drive the use of traditional and advanced category strategies and sourcing tools to optimize the procurement process and add value
Negotiate and deliver cost savings to meet business requirements and procurement organization objectives
Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership in the establishment and execution of value creation strategies
Establishes key performance indications and implement with strategic suppliers to drive improvements
Gathers voice of the customer data periodically in incorporates into category strategy and contact negotiations
Ensures timely resolution of issues related to MRO supply issues and implements root cause analysis and corrections to avoid future incidence
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- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business or a related field
- 3-5+ years demonstrated procurement experience
- Knowledge of relevant MRO categories is required ( Pipe, Valves, Fittings, PPE, Industrial Supplies, Power Transmission and Bearings, Gaskets, Pressure Relief Devices, etc)
- Experience in negotiating agreements/contracts with strong comprehension of legal and commercial terms
- Advanced Excel Skills and moderate experience in Microsoft Office products and SharePoint
- Strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics
- Strong problem solving and strategic analysis skills and ability to conduct complex analysis
- Ability to manage multiple project tasks and quickly initiate changes in plan when appropriate
- Excellent communication and influence skills
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.