Category Manager - Paint, Chemicals & Adhesives

JB Poindexter & Co•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting over $2.5B in annual revenues and employing over 8,000 team members. The six operating subsidiaries, covering 60 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit https://www.jbpoindexter.com. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Chemicals, Glass, Plastics, Paint, Adhesives, and/or assigned items. Plan and implement activities for timely, cost-effective procurement, planning and on-time delivery of assigned category products. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital.

Requirements

5-8+ years related experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement role related to Chemicals
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university
Purchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment
Interfacing with manufacturing engineering and program management teams
Experience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives & strategic planning
Experience in global procurement and sourcing
Ability to travel domestically 25-50%
Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of production
Working knowledge of assembly & manufacturing processes
Thorough knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code
Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills
Excellent communication skills, written & verbal
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
Thorough understanding of financial impact of decisions
Previous ERP/MRP experience

Nice To Haves

C.P.M., CPSM, or CPIM certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement
Work closely with Finance, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing to develop and maintain technology and/or category strategies
Develop and maintain strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organization
Track and report on category strategies, monitoring spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation
Develop category strategies for the mitigation of risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programs
Provide benchmarking studies and market analysis
Negotiate buys & long-term agreements for components and raw material
Organize and lead regular strategic supplier business reviews.
Facilitate the support of category analysis (internal and external) in support of the Strategic Sourcing processes
Manage sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring, ongoing supplier, and contract management for assigned commodities
Assist in the development and enhancement of processes; systems and reporting capabilities to drive efficiencies in providing regional procurement services
Help improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance
Provide direction and prioritization to re-engineering team efforts
Identify appropriate competitive benchmarks and implements approved process changes necessary to achieve first quintile performance in benchmark group
Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefits
Assist in the improvement of systems and work processes
Providing and updating commodities movement and drivers for JBPCO monthly commodities dashboard
Generate and present supplier performance metrics to suppliers and manage associated corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives, such as VA-VE and lead time reduction programs
Perform and/or evaluate root cause problem resolution for all supplier-related issues and ensure the integrity of corrective actions
Organize and execute regular supplier site evaluations and audits