Category & Supplier Lead, Components (Americas)

Datwyler Group

North Canton (OH)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Job summary

Datwyler Group in the United States is seeking a Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager to lead category strategies for components and subcontracting in the Americas region. You will drive supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier development programs to enhance efficiency and quality across the supply base.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in supplier management within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management or a procurement role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial context.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proven track record in supplier auditing, risk mitigation, and supplier incident resolution.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cost-saving initiatives with measurable impact.
  • Experience managing complex contracts and using digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

  • Supplier price and contract negotiations
  • Developing and executing category strategies
  • Driving cost reduction initiatives
  • Conducting supplier assessments, approvals, onboarding, and training
  • Initiating and tracking supplier performance improvements
  • Mitigating supplier risks
  • Leading supplier development initiatives including sustainability
  • Conducting supplier audits for ethical and operational standards
  • Organizing supplier development meetings and business reviews to ensure continuous improvement

Skills

Category management
Negotiation
Supplier development
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
ERP systems
Digital procurement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Datwyler Group in the United States is seeking a Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager to lead category strategies for components and subcontracting in the Americas region. You will drive supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier development programs to enhance efficiency and quality across the supply base.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in supplier management within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage

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