Category Manager, Global Parts & Services

Terex Corporation•Moses Lake, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a key role in executing our strategies with responsibility for sourcing parts and services in assigned categories, utilizing the global leverage of Terex ensuring that Terex globally and regionally achieves best value in cost, quality, reliability, service, and support. This role will also coordinate cross functional relationships, including product management, engineering, materials management, local purchasing, operations, and finance.

Requirements

University degree or combination of education, training and work experience, with focus on procurement, supply chain management and material cost excellence
Min. 5+ years’ work experience in manufacturing industry dealing with global supply base
Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Nice To Haves

Experience in aftermarket parts sourcing a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and able to work with little guidance
Excellent project management skills and used to work in global, cross-functional teams
Proven supplier management and negotiation skills; able to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all involved parties
Technical savvy and able to read technical drawings, specifications and applications
Strong problem solving aptitude and excellent analytical skills plus high proficiency in MS Office products
Strong communication and listening skills
Italian, Spanish, German, French, Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and cost optimization
Conduct RFIs, RFPs and RFQs. Analyze supplier responses and select suppliers that meets or exceeds Terex requirements
Negotiate preferred supplier agreement, and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship with suppliers in assigned categories, from total cost of ownership to delivery, quality, technology and operations excellence
Collaborate with cross functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, product management, materials, operations, and customer service worldwide to develop and execute global supply and sourcing strategies
Drive continuous improvement in the parts and service business in the area of responsibility
Travel to supplier sites as needed to evaluate supplier capabilities and investigate new opportunities.
Other responsibilities as assigned