Category Manager II

TSI Incorporated; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TSI Incorporated is seeking a Category Manager II to develop sourcing strategies and manage assigned commodities for TSI and DICKEY-john. You will lead cross-functional supply chain and engineering teams to drive value and continuous improvement.

You will negotiate cost and pricing, optimize supplier performance, and contribute to new product development with strategic sourcing expertise. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in the Minneapolis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of work experience in supply management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience leading cross-functional commodity teams.
• Experience managing commodity areas and leading cross-functional commodity teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Supply Chain Director and/or Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead assigned commodity areas and ensure best total cost of ownership for material and service acquisitions.
• Provide leadership to supply management personnel to improve supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities with a global perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the TSI and DICKEY-john supply base.
• Evaluate and optimize the supplier base within assigned commodity areas to support cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Support the development and management of supplier and internal performance dashboards and metrics.
• Provide input on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting supported commodities and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation.
• Serve as an active member of new product development teams, providing sourcing recommendations and commodity expertise.
• Analyze supplier, market, and business data to develop recommendations and present findings to Supply Chain leadership and project teams.
• Research industry trends and best practices and identify opportunities to improve sourcing and supplier performance.
• Lead commodity teams within assigned categories and serve as the subject matter expert.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as required.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing & procurement

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis & market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or another related technical field

APICS Certification, ISM Certification, or Graduate degree in a technical field (desirable)

Tools

Tier I ERP software

Job description

Who Are We? Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customers’ problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose.

Category Manager II at TSI

The Category Manager II is responsible for developing sourcing strategies and managing assigned commodities for TSI and DICKEY-john. This position is accountable for sourcing, cost management, supplier performance, contract and commercial agreement management, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. This role also leads cross-functional Supply Chain and Engineering teams within assigned commodity areas to drive business objectives and continuous improvement.

What Will You Do?

To grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:

• Partner with the Supply Chain Director and/or Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead assigned commodity areas and ensure the best total cost of ownership for material and service acquisitions, including negotiation of supply and pricing agreements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to supply management personnel to drive improved supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities with a global perspective.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the TSI and DICKEY-john supply base.
• Evaluate and optimize the supplier base within assigned commodity areas to support cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Support the development and management of supplier and internal performance dashboards and metrics.
• Provide input on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting supported commodities and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation.
• Serve as an active member of new product development teams, providing sourcing recommendations, preferred supplier solutions, and commodity expertise.
• Analyze supplier, market, and business data to develop recommendations and present findings to Supply Chain leadership and project teams.
• Research industry trends and best practices and identify opportunities to improve sourcing and supplier performance.
• Lead commodity teams within assigned categories and serve as the subject matter expert.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as required.
  
  

What Do You Need?

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of work experience in supply management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experienced managing commodity areas and leading cross-functional commodity teams.
• Minimum of 4+ years of Tier I ERP software experience.
  
  

Desired

• APICS Certification, ISM Certification, or Graduate degree in a technical field is desired.
• Experience in a technical product manufacturing environment (low volume manufacturer).
• Lean manufacturing background.
• Experience working in a multi-plant and/or matrix management environment.
  
  

What Can We Give You? At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day : We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $100,000- $120,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
  
  

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.