Sourcing Category Manager - Manufacturing & Hardware

Intralox•Baltimore, MD

20h•$57,400 - $163,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Intralox L.L.C. has a position available for a Sourcing Category Manager (SCM) - Manufacturing & Hardware. In this role the qualified individual will be a part of the Intralox Equipment Supply Chain Team in a hybrid role of technical and supply chain expert. We are looking for someone who naturally finds their way into conversations that matter and proves they belong once there. This role calls for curiosity over ego: someone comfortable asking the “uncomfortable” question in a room full of experts, and determined enough to track down the right answer, wherever it hides. The right candidate is a pragmatic pioneer able to step into unfamiliar terrain, make sense of it quickly, and start sketching a better path forward with limited guidance that leads to decision making. They are energized by challenge , unafraid to stand alone when needed, and willing to deliver hard truths with clarity and purpose. They don’t seek to make others uncomfortable by asking the hard questions, but they also don’t flinch when the job calls for it, especially when efficiency, cost, or outcomes are on the line. They make decisions, own them, learn fast, and keep moving—because the idea of standing still (or eroding value) is far more uncomfortable than being wrong.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or Equivalent Experience
5+ years of industry or function relevant experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels of an organization
Proven leadership, planning and team-building capabilities
Must be a self-managed individual who is a team player
Ability to deliver clear, impactful presentations
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Willing/able to travel ~30% (domestic and international)

Nice To Haves

Category Management Experience
Industry experience in Mechanical Hardware
Demonstrated expertise in contract development, negotiation and execution
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System Familiarity

Responsibilities

Act as the Category CEO. Even though the SCM has no direct authority over others, the SCM should treat their category as if it is their own business. They must influence others and drive towards long term profitability always.
Look Around Corners: What could go wrong? How are you thinking now to either avoid the pitfalls of the future or put systems in place to ride through them?
Develop long-term relationships that enable growth, innovation and customer acquisition.
Maintain deep knowledge of the global markets, technology and supplier landscape to inform decisions.
Drive supplier selection and specifications in line with Category Management Principles.
Resolve delivery, quality and technical challenges using root cause analysis.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Production, Project Management, Commercial and Product Management teams to deliver optimal solutions.
Build and execute category strategies focused on the global optima that optimize cost, lead time, capacity and service.
Conduct performance reviews and align expectations, contracts and capabilities.