one tech engineering

Category Manager

Competitive
Permanent
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Minneapolis, Minnesota

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Category Manager for a position located in Minneapolis Minnesota. The Category Manager will lead the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations 

The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The candidate should have at least 5 years sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience. 

 

Category Manager Responsibilities:   
  • Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories.
  • In conjunction with logistics personnel, implements optimal inventory strategies.  
  • Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies  
  • Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements.  
  • Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend. 
  • Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.  
  • Develops plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier.  
  • Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers. 
  • Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements.  
  • Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders.  
  • Manage contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimize overall impact to cost and schedule.
  • Ensures suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments. 
  • Applies understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements.  
  • In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines the risk elements of the contract and assembles all necessary documentation for obtaining insurance. 
  • Limits company liability by ensuring all required documents and notices have been obtained and are satisfactory. 
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy. Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.  
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts. 
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy. Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.  
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements of the Category Manager:  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.  
  • 5 years of sourcing, chasing or logistics experience.
  • 2+ years contract formation knowledge and experience, negotiation and project management skills preferred.  
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft® Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.  
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.  
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.  
  • Frequently required to attend meetings.
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