Category Manager MRO & Mining Services

Covia•Independence, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Category Manager who will have a positive impact on our team at our Independence Ohio location. The Category Manager will be responsible for managing Covia’s MRO and Mining services spend across 35 facilities in the US and Canada. The individual will be responsible for managing budget, generating cost savings, running strategic sourcing events, managing supplier relationships, and contracting with preferred suppliers. The individual will work closely with the purchasing operations group on execution of projects and compliance to strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related field
Supply Chain Designation such the CSCMP, CSCL, MCIPS, or program enrollment
Knowledge of the MRO industry and successful strategies for managing MRO Spend
Knowledge of the mining, industrial mineral or aggregate industry
Strong analytic skills, including strong excel skills.
Must be proficient at managing and comparing large data files for variance analysis, RFP optimization and analysis, forecasting impacts and trends.
Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong organizational/project management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships across functional areas with the company and up/down management chain (i.e., plant personnel to COO)
Supplier management skills (identify, develop and manage the relationship)
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver set targets.

Nice To Haves

AI skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspect of procurement for selected categories such as power transmission, electrical supplies, PPE, Industrial Supplies, OEM parts, Repair Labor Services and Mining Services for over 40 industrial locations in the US and Canada.
Develop and manage vendor relationships and performance
Oversee/manage the strategic sourcing process
Manage portfolio of contracts, including partnering with Legal department on contract negotiations with new and existing vendors.
Manage pricing and ensure accurate pricing in Covia’s ERP on the core list of parts.
Ensure efficient use of punch out, hosted catalogs and EDI.
Develop Forecast for Budget and review monthly variances with leadership.
Work closely with key stakeholders at both the Corporate and plant level to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.
Coordinate with buyer group to ensure efficient process flow, and to resolve disputes.
Perform other duties as assigned.