Indirect Category Manager The Indirect Category manager will be responsible for the complete management of the supplier(s) strategy, performance, cost out program and inventory levels within a specified Category. Collaboration within each of G&W's (5) Global locations to ensure the category strategy aligns with the goals of each business.
As an Indirect Category Manager you will: - Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, etc.
- Be responsible for the implementation and development of cost reduction plans on a world-wide basis.
- Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities as well as identify and select quality competitive suppliers for multiple locations.
- Develop a category strategy which encompasses each global supplier and clearly illustrates a (3) year plan with clear goals and objectives. The objectives will include price, performance and inventory.
- Be responsible for developing cost savings approaches and strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers including negotiation, quoting, supplier consolidation, long term agreements/contracts and other strategies approved by Director of Supply Chain.
- Execute approved strategies to achieve targeted annual cost savings goals
- Monitor market conditions and trends for assigned commodities. Responsible for timely recommendations of changes to cost savings strategies as they relate to market trends and conditions.
- Develop and execute supplier reduction/consolidation strategies to meet annual Supply Chain goals
- Conduct Quarterly business reviews with the category suppliers and ascertain progress against goals and objectives.
- Facilitate escalated resolution of supplier quality issues including management of the NCR process in collaboration with the quality team
- Develop action plans and manage the execution of supplier improvements to eliminate quality issues and improve delivery performance to meet G&W requirements
- Recommend changes to purchasing processes to improve on-time delivery to customers
- Provide functional leadership to the buyers to support cost/benefit analysis when expediting material including supplier expedite fee's and freight expenses
- Recommend purchasing management changes that will improve material availability levels without jeopardizing customer service, safety stock levels, ordering parameters, etc
We are looking for someone with: - Previous experience with Information Technology, Human Resources and Capital Equipment categories highly desired.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills; MS Powerpoint
- Strong analytical skills; ability to identify root cause
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Operation or similar discipline required.
- Previous experience in category or commodity management/supply chain management in a manufacturing setting required
- Experience in a • make to order• or • engineer to order• manufacturing environment preferred
- APICS or ISM certification a plus
- Experience with building presentations for an executive audience a plus
The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are: (The work is classified as Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles.)
Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
Lifting Demands :
- Lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to chest.
- Lift up to 35 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waist.
- Carry up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 25 feet.
Postural Demands :
- Sitting • frequent
- Standing • occasional
- Walking • occasional
- Bending/stooping • occasional
What we offer you: Typical pay is $96,555 • 128,577 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
