Category Manager-MRO & CapEx

Greene Tweed•Lansdale, PA

About The Position

Greene, Tweed is seeking a Category Manager for MRO and CapEx. The role establishes category vision and strategy, aligns supply markets with internal demand, and uses strategic sourcing, financial analysis, and economic modeling to manage supplier pricing, contracts, costs, and risks. The Category Manager works with stakeholders across business units to develop sourcing plans, improve spend management and compliance, and deploy purchasing solutions. The position also develops supplier performance measures, manages supplier relationships, and leads or participates in cross-functional teams to execute procurement strategies for complex spend categories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in supply chain, marketing, or engineering.
At least 7 years of progressive Supply Chain experience in Category Management.
Ability to work effectively across business or functional lines and partner with businesses and departments to meet objectives.
Demonstrated ability to influence others.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Professional and ethical personal conduct and demeanor.
Experience conducting business and negotiating.
Ability to analyze complex pricing proposals and formulate a strategic plan.
Ability to work in a matrix and lead or participate in teams across reporting lines, such as segment, pricing, or product launch teams.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Experience as a team leader or manager.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain profiles of supply markets and current and potential key suppliers.
Establish and communicate the vision and strategic direction for assigned categories.
Develop and execute market-sector strategies that align the market with Greene, Tweed’s internal demand and secure organizational approval and support.
Use strategic sourcing within the area of responsibility.
Analyze supplier proposal pricing and develop flexible contractual pricing models to address inflation, currency, scope changes, risk mitigation, and cost control.
Manage ongoing contract costs and risks.
Support deployment of appropriate purchase-to-pay solutions.
Develop and implement supplier performance management strategies and measurement criteria.
Advise on category sourcing plans and work with cross-business teams and key stakeholders, including budget and P&L owners.
Lead continuous improvement in spend management processes and drive compliance with implemented tactics.
Build relationships with internal business partners and stay informed about their business strategies and needs.
Develop, execute, and manage supplier contracts and agreements.
Execute the strategic sourcing process and promote use of tools and techniques aligned with its framework and architecture.
Manage supplier relationships.
Work across business units with differing objectives to create and implement procurement strategies for complex spend categories.