Category Manager GCF – Manufacturing Services

Global Cellulose Fibers•Memphis, TN

5d•$121,000 - $161,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager is responsible for procuring Manufacturing Services needed to support manufacturing facility maintenance and operations. The role may also include MRO categories and some capital purchases. Engagements typically involve purchases greater than $1,000,000 and may span any of GCF’s facilities. The position leads relationships with strategic suppliers and may involve travel based on project demands. The Category Manager uses the Strategic Sourcing process to develop procurement strategies, conduct negotiations, apply advanced analytical tools, manage contracts, enforce warranties, and manage suppliers on an ongoing basis. Assignments may require serving as a lead or team member. The role also provides governance and guidance for facility purchases and supplier issues, and supports continuous improvement across the department. This is a salaried, full-time position based at the Memphis Corporate Office in Memphis, Tennessee. The posted annual pay range is $121,000–$161,300; placement within the range depends on individual experience, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of work experience.
Demonstrated leadership, technical aptitude, strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
Understanding of business and financial basics.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including the ability to stand alone when necessary.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and interface with stakeholders.
Good PC skills for accessing financial data, analyzing alternatives, and preparing presentations.
Ability to work in a global environment with multinational teams and customers.
Skills in negotiating, action orientation, drive for results, priority setting, timely decision-making, decision quality, dealing with ambiguity, managerial courage, planning, business acumen, conflict management, building effective teams, customer focus, process management, presentation, problem solving, interpersonal savvy, and functional/technical work.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing facility, industry, extended purchasing, or capital project experience preferred.
Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures and the legal aspects of purchasing is desirable.

Responsibilities

Achieve targeted cost reductions through strategic sourcing, knowledge of available technologies, bidder selection, effective buying strategies, negotiations, and value-based decision-making.
Lead sourcing events for Manufacturing Services categories and facilitate engagement among mill stakeholders, assistant buyers, financial analysts, the Global Sourcing COE, and other subject matter experts.
Develop and drive opportunities to reduce life-cycle costs by engaging suppliers to improve operations, processes, or procedures and reduce total cost of ownership.
Ensure compliance with standards and policies throughout the procurement process, collaborating with regional engineering offices, facility sourcing professionals and engineers, consulting engineers, and Technology.
Provide governance for facility purchases and supplier issues by offering strategies and advice, identifying supplier contacts, assisting with evaluations, and supporting problem resolution.
Authorize purchase decisions above facility authority levels, including oversight of the bid-selection process.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities using Manufacturing Excellence tools, identifying opportunities, and communicating with stakeholder groups.
Oversee assigned renewable contracts, including category-based and single-facility contracts, and ensure timely renewals.
Develop effective category strategies, maintain sufficient supply options, develop new suppliers, reduce total cost of ownership, track KPIs, settle disputes, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Resolve performance disputes and contract-related issues fairly and promptly.
Lead strategic supplier relationships and assignments that may involve any GCF facility.