Category Manager

MGS Mfg. Group; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MGS Mfg. Group, a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join the MGS Automation team.

The Category Manager supports procurement and sourcing activities for the Automation team by managing RFQs, tracking supplier rebates and coordinating and maintaining key vendor relationships to ensure reliable service, quality and cost competitiveness. You will collaborate with Sourcing Engineer and Design Toolmaker to align vendor capabilities

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of category or buying experience.
• Strong supplier communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with supplier capacity planning and lead time tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in regulated industries a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP or procurement system experience.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and active participant in sourcing kickoff meetings.
• Work with Sourcing Engineer and Design Toolmaker to align vendor capabilities with business needs.
• Source competitive suppliers and materials to maximize value for the company.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers, collect and analyze responses.
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, supplier contracts and pricing agreements.
• Process purchase orders and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Serve as a primary contact for suppliers regarding order status, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers to understand production capacity and constraints.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers and coordinate to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Track NCRs and supplier rebates; reconcile with finance and savings.
• Identify opportunities to optimize rebate programs and supplier incentives.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality data, and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and risk mitigation.

Skills

Supplier communication

Relationship management

Lead time tracking

MS Office

ERP system experience

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

ERP/Procurement system

Job description

Job Description

MGS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to join our MGS Automation team. The Category Manager supports procurement and sourcing activities for the Automation team by managing requests for quotations, tracking supplier rebates and coordinating and maintaining key vendor relationships to ensure reliable service, quality and cost competitiveness. This role is responsible to ensure accurate documentation, timely communication with vendors and efficient purchasing processes to support business needs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and active participant in sourcing kick off meetings
• Work closely with Sourcing Engineer and Design Toolmaker to align vendor capabilities with business needs.
• Source competitive suppliers and materials to maximize value for the company.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) to suppliers, collecting and analyzing responses to support sourcing decisions
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, supplier contracts and pricing agreements
• Process purchase orders (POs) and ensure compliance with company procurement policies
• Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Regularly communicate with suppliers to understand their production capacity and potential constraints.
• Proactively provide forecasts to suppliers, follow up on delayed shipments and coordinate with internal teams to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Manage and track Non-Conformation Reports (NCRs) received by metrology.
• Track and manage supplier rebates, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Work with finance to reconcile rebate payments and savings, maintaining accurate records.
• Identify opportunities to optimize rebate programs and supplier incentives.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, quality data, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and communicate market trends to drive informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a good role model to employees for safe work practices and behavior by conducting yourself professionally, keeping in mind your own safety and the safety of others.
• Any other duties or projects as assigned.

About MGS

As a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, MGS provides the right balance to drive vital innovations: robust end-to-end solutions combined with the strong customer focus and seamless collaboration of an agile partner. That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today’s leading Pharma, Diagnostic and MedTech innovators. Serving customers from 12 strategically located facilities around the world, we transform our customers’ most pressing challenges into innovations that improve lives. To learn more about MGS, please visit www.mgsmfg.com.

Required Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience of category or buying experience.
• Strong supplier communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with supplier capacity planning and lead time tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in regulated industries a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP or procurement system experience.

Required to travel for supplier visits and miscellaneous events as needed.

Succeed with MGS! MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) match.

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