Global Category Leader - Mining Sourcing & Strategy

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus structure

Career development & learning support

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional & team benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and family

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager to develop and deliver global category strategies, align with engineering and operations, and drive cost, risk, and performance improvements.

You will lead global sourcing activities across regions, manage RFx processes, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives, with flexibility for hybrid work and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent technical background with deep experience in engineered components.
• Proven track record of independently developing and delivering category strategies with measurable outcomes in cost, risk, and performance improvements.
• Hands‑on experience leading sourcing initiatives across multiple regions and managing international supplier bases.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management skills, and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Value Delivery: Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business and engineering requirements. Translate market insights into practical sourcing plans and supplier decisions. Identify and deliver cost, value, and performance improvements including should-cost analysis.
• Global Sourcing: Lead global and regional sourcing initiatives across multiple sites and countries. Manage RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier selection end-to-end. Optimize supplier footprint balancing cost, quality, lead time, and risk.
• Supplier Management: Own relationships with key global suppliers, monitor performance on cost, delivery, quality, and service. Drive supplier improvement, capability development, and qualification of new sources.
• Risk & Continuous Improvement: Identify and mitigate supply risks including single source, geopolitical, and capacity risks.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors.

Skills

Category strategy

Sourcing leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

English fluency

Engineering background

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Equivalent technical background

Job description

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager to develop and deliver global category strategies, align with engineering and operations, and drive cost, risk, and performance improvements.

You will lead global sourcing activities across regions, manage RFx processes, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives, with flexibility for hybrid work and up to 30% travel.