Category Manager, Steel / Metals

JB Poindexter & Co•Houston, TX

About The Position

JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $3B in annual revenue and 10,000 team members in 2026. JBPCO prides itself on providing best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering approximately 70 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information about our industry leading brands and products, visit JBPoindexter.com or connect on LinkedIn. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Steel / Metals 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 Steel / Metals.
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
Full knowledge of the Steel / Metals industry, to include manufacturing process, sources / suppliers for both the flat-rolled and long product, at both the domestic and international level.
General knowledge of commodity and derivative/futures transactions.
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.
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.

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 supplier strategies, monitoring spending, business allocation, capability gap analysis, and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation
Develop 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
Advise Business Units and Corporate on Financial Hedge opportunities to protect margins.
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.
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.