Category Manager at Uline shaping product strategy and vendor partnerships for business growth. Leading a high - performing team and making a direct impact on company success.
About the role
- Category Manager for sourcing direct parts in Running Gear & Hardware at Terex. Collaborating cross-functionally while developing supply chain strategies in Washington.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the development and implementation of category strategies for Running Gear & Hardware.
- Development of policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery continuity.
- Collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide a resilient and cost-effective supply chain.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to identify best fit suppliers for Running Gear & Hardware components and systems.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve visibility of manufacturing pipeline ensuring continuity of supply into Terex manufacturing facilities.
- Development and management of relationships with key suppliers and negotiates company-wide contracts.
- Development and implementation of global pricing structures, including material indexing mechanisms where necessary to maintain cost control.
- Interface as the global relationship owner between Terex and global suppliers.
- Develop sourcing plans for footprint moves, new product launches and engineering changes to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
- Support the aftermarket purchasing team with sourcing and strategic planning Evaluation of risks within the category, develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree with focus on procurement, supply chain, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven record of strong negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong procurement and strategic sourcing background with focus on direct materials
- Technical savvy and able to read technical drawings, specifications and applications.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude and excellent analytical skills plus high proficiency in MS Office products.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Must be willing and able to travel (travel is estimated at 25% rising to 40% during periods of supplier assessment and selection)
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
- life insurance
- accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- short-term and long-term disability
- extended leave options
- paid time off
- company holidays
- 401k matching
- employee stock purchase plan
- legal assistance
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- discount programs
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