Associate Category Manager, Corporate Indirect Sourcing

Chamberlain Group•Oak Brook, IL

14d

About The Position

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily. This role is within Chamberlain Group's Operations and Supply Chain function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Implement and support design of a large/complex indirect category strategy to achieve functional and Business Unit objectives and (ii) Identify sourcing activities in the category based on Indirect Sourcing policy by developing and driving sourcing initiatives, including all key steps in full life cycle sourcing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years in Sourcing; experience with developing Sourcing strategies based on data analytics
Working Knowledge and Application of Value Stream Mapping, Total Cost of Ownership, Outsourcing/Off-Shoring, Suppler Diversity & Sustainability/Regulatory compliance
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to effectively communicate with C-Suite executives
Able to travel up to 30% - domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

SAP
ARIBA

Responsibilities

Implement and support design of a large/complex indirect category strategy to achieve functional and Business Unit objectives
Identify sourcing activities in the category based on Indirect Sourcing policy by developing and driving sourcing initiatives, including all key steps in full life cycle sourcing
Assess supplier management strategies by monitoring KPIs, Terms and Conditions, Supplier Contracts and Supplier Risk Assessments
Maintain and apply knowledge of factors affecting costs such as industry and technology trends, geo-political influences, up steam and related market cost reduction opportunities
Serve as project manager and partner with Category Manager to lead cross-functional teams throughout contract life cycle
Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to optimize business value
Develop and deliver category reporting to Category Manager
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.