Category Manager

Overview

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise.

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Responsibilities

• Commodity Strategy Development : Design and implement sourcing strategies aligned with corporate and divisional goals to ensure competitive advantage in materials procurement.
• Supplier Base Optimization : Locate, analyze, and consolidate local and regional (USMCA) suppliers to meet current and future commodity needs.
• Supplier Relationship Management : Establish and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring : Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery; lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Cost Driver Analysis : Track and forecast key market factors and cost drivers for assigned commodities to inform strategic decisions.
• Cost Control & Risk Mitigation : Implement sourcing strategies to manage material costs and ensure supply continuity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Lead cross-functional teams to assess company-wide needs and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive improvements in procurement processes, including lead time reduction, MOQ management, and VMI implementation.
• Spend Analysis & Strategic Planning : Conduct spend analysis and develop procurement strategies based on market trends, geographic factors, and strategic importance.
• Innovation & Obsolescence Management : Promote supplier innovation and manage obsolescence to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Reporting & KPIs : Provide accurate reporting on key metrics including price reductions, project savings, blocked invoice resolution (no invoices over 60 days), and supply chain efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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