Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Terex Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Sourcing Manager reports directly into Global Category & Best Cost Country Sourcing Director and serves as the main point of contact for direct material spend categories across multiple categories for North America region. This is truly global role of managing cross category spend across NA region business units in Terex Material Processing (MP) operating segment. The position holder is responsible for the development and execution of category sourcing strategies and plan that delivers lowest total cost of ownership. Success in this position involves a deep understanding of strategic sourcing, the various spend categories and supplier management, and the ability to interact with key internal stakeholders and our external suppliers.

Requirements

Strong procurement and supplier chain track record in a global manufacturing organization (preferably heavy construction equipment industry)
Degree educated in a Supply Chain, Procurement or Engineering discipline, MBA or equivalent experience.
Relevant Global Sourcing experience in global organization
Excellent stakeholder management involving strong collaboration with sites and category teams.
Solid commercial understanding of should cost models, ability to analyze supplier financial information.
Strong negotiation skills
High level or organization and detail oriented & ability to work independently
Ability to travel internationally – up to 30%
Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust
Drive for results and willingness to establish/sign up for aggressive business objectives
Strong should cost analysis and negotiation skills
Experience of managing large multi-million spend across multiple business units
Ability to work within a global team
Excellent project management skills
Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point

Nice To Haves

Second international language (Spanish, Mexican) will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material regional spend.
Gather, analyze, and document business unit and functional requirements and interests.
Act as the liaison between the MP businesses and our global supply base across multiple time zones
Conduct professional RFQ events, deploy advanced sourcing techniques to improve material cost
Utilize a systematic sourcing process to reduce the total cost of ownership and increase overall value
Drive continuous process improvements efforts
Maintain conduct consistent with company policy, operating procedures, accepted practices and applicable laws