Lead Category Manager – CAPEX/MRO

My client is looking for a Lead Category Manager who has significant experience of managing internal stakeholders and international suppliers in Latin America, Europe and North America.

Hybrid, however very flexible in how often required on site after a period of being embedded. First 6 month will be in New Iberia at least 3 days on site every week. Candidates could also be based in Houston but have to travel to Louisiana in the first 6 months. In the longer term the role will allow for more WFH.

The best fit candidate will come from a heavy industrial background and well accustomed in dealing with technical staff and engineers. Your sourcing experience will mostly be CAPEX & MRO.

As lead category manager you will be owning specific strategies & some of the most important supplier relationships. This exciting role will assist in the development and implementation of global category strategies and will require working collaboratively with colleagues based in all regions of the world, from Asia to Latin America.

What you’ll do:

· Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category. A significant amount of category spend is made by the North American business and is a key territory for growth in the coming years.

· Supporting the Head of Category in developing category strategy and planning activity, taking ownership of several key elements of the category’s objectives.

· Providing analysis, category and supply market expertise and knowledge to develop category strategies and performance /relationship management.

· Analyzing and interpreting of spend data to inform category planning and sourcing strategy development.- MUST be able to develop and implement plans

· Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.

· Leading specific strategic savings projects across the different sub-categories to contribute to cost reduction targets.

· Responsible for managing and administering relevant category contracts and ensuring they are maintained in the contract repository.

· Work in partnership with the Product Development teams to act as the Procurement contact, determining the most appropriate suppliers, building business cases, and supporting New Product Introductions.

· Work closely with the Quality team to assess new and existing vendors.

· Develop your network in regions from Asia to the Americas, driving appropriate behaviours through the business, understanding the business need & ensuring adherence to category strategies.

Expectations

· We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience

· You will have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management.

· Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in manufacturing or highly technical sector.

· Possess good commercial acumen and be comfortable in a technical environment.

· Be a pro-active self-starter, possessing the confidence to reach out to both colleagues and suppliers around the world to drive progress in the category.

· Understanding the business needs well enough to develop and implement category strategies.

· Confidently representing the strategic procurement function in a variety of different forums

· Ability to question and challenge the status quo with respect, whilst building relationships with appropriate stakeholders.

Salary $120,000 – $130,000 +20% bonus + benefits

Please apply now for further information and to be considered.

Langley Search & Interim