Category Manager-Corporate Services

ANDRITZ AG•Milton, GA

About The Position

The Category Manager – Corporate Services reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain North America and is responsible for strategically sourcing and contracting products and services in the Corporate Services category. Areas include travel, marketing, uniforms, office supplies, IT, and company fleet vehicles. The role works closely with business leaders and central functions in North America and globally to forecast and source requirements while achieving year-over-year reductions in total cost of ownership. The Category Manager leads the end-to-end sourcing process, from strategy development through source-to-contract execution and supplier management, using procurement processes and tools. The role also owns global categories from development through implementation, maintains oversight of key categories, and regularly reviews and refreshes strategies to achieve cost savings. The position requires supplier relationship management, budgeting and forecasting for assigned categories, and collaboration with senior management and external suppliers. Travel of approximately 25%–30% domestically and internationally is required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience successfully leading and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that produce year-over-year reductions in total cost of ownership.
7–10 or more years of overall supply chain management and/or operations experience.
Strong strategic negotiation skills.
Strong knowledge of and proficiency with eRFP and contracting tools.
Consistent, proficient knowledge of developing and implementing category playbooks and strategic sourcing strategies.
Proficiency in developing and executing the 7-step strategic sourcing process.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through defined processes and drive consensus to achieve year-over-year total cost of ownership savings.
Consistent track record of balancing multiple projects and responsibilities and adapting to changing priorities and differing internal stakeholder priorities.
Proven track record of leading cohesive, high-functioning teams and building organizational bench strength.
Ability to travel approximately 25%–30% domestically and internationally.
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Strategically source and contract products and services within Corporate Services, including travel, marketing, uniforms, office supplies, IT, and company fleet vehicles.
Collaborate with business leaders and central functions in North America and globally to forecast and source requirements while reducing total cost of ownership year over year.
Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, from strategy development through source-to-contract execution and supplier management.
Execute procurement functions in accordance with procurement and compliance policies set by the Global Head of Supply Chain.
Research and analyze the global marketplace to support responsible sourcing and develop and maintain supplier partnerships.
Use eRFP and contracting tools throughout the sourcing process, from development through contracting.
Develop, negotiate, and manage supply contracts to meet company objectives and standards.
Own global categories from development through implementation, maintain oversight of key categories, and continuously review and refresh strategies to achieve cost savings.
Manage and strengthen supplier relationships, and work with senior management and external suppliers to coordinate efforts and resolve supplier issues promptly.
Own budgeting and forecasting for assigned categories, including cost drivers, trends, and risk assessments.
Lead cross-functional teams through defined processes and build consensus toward year-over-year total cost of ownership savings.
Balance multiple projects and responsibilities while adapting to changing priorities and stakeholder needs.
Lead cohesive, high-functioning team members and build appropriate organizational bench strength.
Travel approximately 25%–30% domestically and internationally.