Senior Global Category Manager

Clarience Technologies

Southfield (MI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Southfield is seeking a Global Category Manager to develop strategic supplier relationships and lead procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in global supply chain management, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

10-15+ years of experience in a global Purchasing/Supply Chain organization.
Extensive experience in a manufacturing company.
Experience operating in a global organization.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic supplier relationships consistent with company’s vision.
Lead contract/price negotiations with suppliers.
Manage a team of Commodity Buyers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Management or related field

Postgraduate studies in Business Management or related field

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Primary FunctionDevelop strategic supplier relationships that are consistent with the company’s vision and long-term objectives
Develop and execute category strategies in support of the company’s business objectives
Lead contract/price negotiations with suppliers to meet quality, quantity, cost, and delivery requirements, and to ensure best value for cost, working capital, and continuous supply
Manage a team of Commodity Buyers in support of global procurement goals
Provide leadership and support to global cross-functional teams in optimizing supplier cost and working capital for Clarience Technologies’ divisions
Procurement StrategyLead global category strategy development for the procurement of assigned categories in line with Clarience Technologies’ business strategies, including:
Optimization/improvement of cost, quality, delivery, and working capital
Supply contract strategy to ensure consistent, cost-effective supply
Develop “should be” cost models to understand supplier cost
Optimization of supply base structure (location, supplier count, etc.) and “approved supplier list”
Understanding and mitigation of supply risk
Leveraging cross-business unit spend
Ensure effective communication of direction, progress, initiatives, and potential issues to the broader business organization
People Management & DevelopmentManage commodity buyers, and support/mentor cross-functional peers throughout Clarience Technologies as a team player
Encourage win/win cross-functional relationships by facilitating discussion and gaining alignment
Possess forward thinking, strategic mindset and can communicate ideas to a broad audience
Demonstrated performance as a solution oriented, decisive leader
Supplier Relationship ManagementActively manage supplier performance in coordination with supplier quality, supplier development, divisional purchasing, and manufacturing
Sponsor proactive discussions and negotiations with suppliers
Ensure the business understands commodity strategies and the approved supplier list
Proactively anticipate supplier issues; act to address these and manage repercussions
As necessary, manage supplier crises to ensure supply continuity
Identify gaps in supplier performance measures and work in collaboration with supplier development and supplier quality to improve performance
Build effective networks that prove valuable to the business from a local and global perspective

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements

Essential: Undergraduate degree in Business Management, Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering and/or relevant education and experience
Desirable: Postgraduate studies in Business Management, Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline

Experience Requirements

10-15+ years’ experience in a global Purchasing/Supply Chain organization with extensive experience at a manufacturing company
Experience operating in a global organization
Proven customer service, contract management/legal and financial/business acumen
Strong leadership, organization, and negotiation skills

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