Indirect Category Manager - Procurement

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite role which can be based at any of the following MANN+HUMMEL locations: Hanover Park, IL, Washington, NC, Wilson, NC, Wichita Falls, TX, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Louisa, VA.

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.

The Indirect Category Manager - Procurement is responsible for commercial activities over indirect categories: IT, Professional Services, Supply Chain, Marketing & CapEx.

Regional Focus: MANN+HUMMEL locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute category strategies: analyze spend, market and demand; define sourcing strategies, and build multi-year plans to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Run sourcing events: lead RFIs/RFPs, e auctions, and competitive bids; evaluate proposals based on total cost of ownership; recommend supplier awards
• Negotiate and contract: negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs) to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and protections
• Supplier relationship management: manage day to day supplier performance, conduct regular business reviews, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Performance and savings delivery: achieve annual savings and value targets, track and report KPIs, and support budgeting and forecasting for category spend
• Risk and compliance: ensure adherence to procurement policies, contracts, and third-party risk requirements; support audits and implement corrective actions
• Stakeholder engagement: partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and business owners to align strategies with business needs and gain buy-in

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field, OR 7- 10 years of relevant work experience with no degree (High School diploma or GED required)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement/sourcing, with specific experience in Indirect categories and supplier negotiations
• Previous experience defining sourcing and building multi-year category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Experience leading RFIs/RFPs

Required Skills:

• Strong contracting and negotiating skills
• Supplier relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability in improving cost and cash
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with MSFT Suite platforms (e.g.: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Outlook)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Indirect procurement in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading e-auctions for categories such as freight and MHE (material handling & equipment)
• Experience using SAGE, SAP, or both

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Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects - all of which awaits you here.