Category Manager
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for overall sourcing strategy development and implementation for assigned categories of products/services (CAPEX, Packaging, MRO, HR, Fleet, Facilities etc.) under our Indirect Purchasing group. This includes working cross functionally across CCM to determine the sourcing needs of the organization, understanding the associated spend market supply dynamics, and working with existing or potential suppliers to develop and implement the sourcing strategy to maximize the value (cost reduction, continuous improvement, supply continuity, product/service quality). This position interacts often with internal stakeholders at a high level. Candidates must be comfortable reporting on projects and service programs to Director & VP level periodically. This role relies on strong leadership and drive towards results, a high degree of internal and external relationship management, technical aptitude, excellent data analytical abilities and effective communication and organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement category sourcing strategies in accordance with CCMs purchasing policies and procedures, utilizing competitive sourcing levers
* Provide supply market insights in the assigned category to the organization to assist stakeholder community in anticipating strategic opportunities
* Works in conjunction with internal stakeholders and suppliers to evaluate the requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies, maximizing the total cost of ownership for CCM.
* Supplier relationship management activities to manage risk, improve performance and add value to CCM
* Continuous assessment of CCM requirements and supply market conditions for opportunity identification and recommends value added projects/opportunities
* Negotiates multi-year supply contracts with suppliers with terms to mitigate risk and maximize value to CCM
* Acts as the primary relationship manager with supplier for assigned categories - Acts as an interface between supplier and business
* Review of spend for services or supplies and identify opportunities for harmonization and increased spend leverage nationwide over 50+ manufacturing locations.
* Identifies and develops new sources and/or works with existing sources on current supply needs and future opportunities.
* Serve as supply chain subject matter expert for assigned category of spend

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in global category management, specifically addressing spend categories mentioned in the job summary.
* Strong data analytical abilities - be able to research industry data from variety of data sources and draw inferences
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Understanding of purchasing practices.
* Business understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
* Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft programs.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
* Minimum of 5 years' related experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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