Category Manager

Logo; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric seeks a Category Manager to drive global sourcing, build category strategies, and lead cost-reduction initiatives. You will identify top suppliers, negotiate long-term contracts, and oversee supplier performance across multiple locations to meet company goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and experience in purchasing management within manufacturing, with APICS/ISM certification a plus.

Qualifications

• MS Word and MS Excel proficiency required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (MS PowerPoint).
• Sharp analytical skills with root-cause analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform local and global market analysis and strategy development.
• Develop category strategy with 3-year plan and procurement goals.
• Lead cost-savings initiatives including supplier consolidation and long-term agreements.
• Execute supplier reduction/consolidation plans to meet annual goals.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with suppliers and resolve quality issues.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors Degree

APICS/ISM certification

Job description

Category Manager

Innovating since 1905 G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe reliable electricity Our culture is focused on employee success so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive

Essential Functions

Conduct local and global market analysis market intelligence sourcing strategies etc Responsible for the implementation and development of cost reduction plans on a world wide basis Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities as well as identify and select quality competitive suppliers for multiple locations Develop a category strategy which encompasses each global supplier and clearly illustrates a 3 year plan with clear goals and objectives The objectives will include price performance and inventory Responsible for developing cost savings approaches and strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers including negotiation quoting supplier consolidation long term agreementscontracts and other strategies approved by Director of Supply Chain Execute approved strategies to achieve targeted annual cost savings goals Monitor market conditions and trends for assigned commodities Responsible for timely recommendations of changes to cost savings strategies as they relate to market trends and conditions Develop and execute supplier reductionconsolidation strategies to meet annual Supply Chain goals Conduct Quarterly business reviews with the category suppliers and ascertain progress against goals and objectives Facilitate escalated resolution of supplier quality issues including management of the NCR process in collaboration with the quality team Develop action plans and manage the execution of supplier improvements to eliminate quality issues and improve delivery performance to meet G&W requirements Recommend changes to purchasing processes to improve on time delivery to customers Provide functional leadership to the buyers to support costbenefit analysis when expediting material including supplier expedite fees and freight expenses Recommend purchasing management changes that will improve material availability levels without jeopardizing customer service safety stock levels ordering parameters etc

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel Excellent communication skills and presentation skills; MS Powerpoint Strong analytical skills; ability to identify root cause

EducationExperience

Bachelors Degree preferred Previous experience in purchasing managementsupply chain management in a manufacturing setting required Experience in a make to order or engineer to order manufacturing environment preferred APICS or ISM certification a plus Experience with building presentations for an executive audience a plus

Physical Demands

The work is classified as Medium Physical Demand Level PDL by the US Dept of Labors Dictionary of Occupational Titles Frequencies Occasional 1 33; Frequent 34 66; Continuous 67 100 Lifting Demands Lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis floor to chest Lift up to 35 lbs on an occasional basis floor to waist Carry up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis up to 25 feet Postural Demands Sitting frequent Standing occasional Walking occasional Bendingstooping occasional Customer SatisfactionSafetyQualityEnvironmental Our goal is to provide a world class service to our customers by delivering defect free products on time to both our internal and external customers Your comments and suggestions are an integral part of our success Responsible for ensuring that quality systems function effectively and products meet customer requirements Responsible for following safety and environmental rules and regulations Responsible for ownership of hisher own safety and that of their coworkers Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment Making certain potential hazards are identified and corrected in a timely manner Responsible and empowered to make the decisions and take the necessary actions that are required to fulfill the quality policy Responsible for the quality of hisher work Conform to G&Ws Environmental Management System EMS and comply with applicable regulatory requirements Contribute to continual improvement of activities products and services that will help prevent pollution reduce waste and protect our environment

Why join us

G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality innovation and world class customer service to the power industry We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team based organization Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service performance and innovation As a global organization and industry leader we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success As part of our organization you also help power the world

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age color disability gender national origin race religion sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law

G&W Electric participates in the E Verify process for all new hires

G&W Electric participates in the E Verify process for all new hires

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