Category Manager

Munters • Amesbury, MA

7d • $88,000 - $131,500

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled Category Manager to join our growing team in Amesbury, MA, supporting the region in optimizing regional and global supply chains for Munters unique air-treatment products and processes using Munters best practices and formats. 25% domestic and international travel to evaluate supplier accounts and regional Munters sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Relations
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience as a Category Manager, Materials Manager or related position in procurement, vendor selection and management, vendor quality system with an air-treatment or industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize regional and global supply chains for Munters unique air-treatment products and processes using Munters best practices and formats.
• Drive category strategy and related projects for the Metal and Core category with the help of internal users and external suppliers.
• Support and optimize production and supply chains within the Americas region for the Metal and Core category.
• Follow category market trends and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Develop Best Country Cost (BCCs) strategies.
• Responsible for selecting suppliers after carefully assessing suitability for the Metal and Metal Part category Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) development.
• Meet save targets for the category in the Americas region.
• Run dedicated Cost Out Projects (COP) in selected categories.
• Run value analysis and cost breakdowns in accordance with Munters Category programs and standards.
• Construct and negotiate supply contracts based on Munters requirements.
• Outline and run dedicated regional and global category wave project in accordance with Munters Category Program, along with outlining category strategies and global/regional synergies between the global sourcing team.
• Tailor and optimize regional/global supply chains for new product introductions and intercompany product transfers.
• Support Munters growth and efficiency programs outlined in company strategy.
• Responsible for the unification of category process work within the Munters organization.
• Train and educate local teams consisting of Sourcing, Product Management, R&D and Engineering in best practices to secure global/regional/national supplier consolidations.
• Support buyer activities and enforce Munters contract alignment in accordance with Munters Global Category Process and Sourcing Standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees