Category Manager, Indirect

Novolex

About The Position

The Category Manager, Indirect is responsible for management of all aspects of a managed category spend including; negotiation and execution of supply agreements, development and implementation of a category strategy, owning supplier relationship, sourcing innovative technologies to differentiate the PTVE and consistently deliver year-over-year savings to the bottom line.

Requirements

S in Supply Chain or related field from a four-year accredited college or university.
At least 3-5 years’ experience in procurement or a related field
General understanding of supplier markets and ability to perform market analysis
Strong Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) and analytical skills
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of the organization
Ability to travel as needed for conferences, trainings, meetings, etc. (~ 25%)
Experience negotiating a commodity price that moves with an index
Demonstrated ability to comfortably and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. This means the ability to develop agendas, lead meetings as a facilitator, and document & publish critical results
Persuasiveness – Utilize interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance. Must have the ability to persuade stakeholders internally and suppliers externally through strong relationships
Demonstrated ability to easily interface with plant personnel, manage projects and drive cost and process improvement
Analytical Skills – Must be able to relate & compare, securing relevant information and identifying key issues. This includes seeking and organizing information, and conducting relevant data analysis
Financial & Qualitative Acumen – Demonstrate an understanding of the use, interpretation and impact of key quantitative and financial measures
Visionary – Must be able to challenge existing processes and paradigms
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while also delivering independent results and maintaining calm composure

Nice To Haves

CPSM or CPM certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead sourcing strategies for managed category
Negotiate supply agreements with key suppliers & distributors resulting in measurable total cost benefits.
Interface between global supplier base, New Product Development and Operations to identify new and innovative technologies
Understand and bring market intelligence, supplier knowledge and a key understanding of the use of materials in the manufacturing process.
Produce annual budgets for key materials using statistical, historical and market data.
Provide monthly price and market updates as a measure against budget. Provide monthly pricing as needed to manufacturing sites.
Work with Regulatory Affairs team and suppliers to ensure 100% regulatory compliance
Facilitate meetings to drive cost savings initiatives. This means demonstrating the ability to develop agendas, lead meetings, and document & publish critical results