Sr Category Supplier Manager II – Tool Install
About The Position
Develop and successfully implement processes to monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers, and recommend value-maximizing targets such as revenue growth and spend reduction. Assist in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting by developing category strategies for managed categories. Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers, driving category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets. Share market insights and category price trends with internal collaborators, using should-cost models for designated categories that are benchmarked and relevant to the global market. Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc., and lead sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation. Develop supplier contract strategies for assigned categories by incorporating cost savings, negotiating contracts, sourcing, and evaluating suppliers. Collaborate with key customers to deliver strategic solutions by developing and maintaining expertise in assigned spend categories through positive relationship management. Drive a customer-centric approach to issue resolution and Procurement representation by developing collaborative partnerships that improve cost-effectiveness, supply chain efficiency, and resilience. Over 10 years of experience in the Construction / Tool Install Category.
Requirements
- Over 10 years of experience in the Construction / Tool Install Category
- A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing
- Effective communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Advanced skills in material cost structure understanding and analysis
- A decade of experience within the Construction / Tool Install Category
- Prior experience working in indirect category management at a semiconductor company
- Experience working with Ariba, SAP, and SCOUT
Responsibilities
- Monitor collaborator happiness with key suppliers
- Recommend value-maximizing targets such as revenue growth and spend reduction
- Assist in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting
- Develop category strategies for managed categories
- Identify and evaluate category-specific savings/revenue levers
- Drive category savings/revenue and scorecard metric targets
- Share market insights and category price trends with internal collaborators
- Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals
- Develop supplier contract strategies for assigned categories
- Collaborate with key customers to deliver strategic solutions
- Drive a customer-centric approach to issue resolution and Procurement representation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
