Global Category Manager, Mechanical - Business Line Analytical

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 119.000 - 221.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking a Global Category Manager, Mechanical for the Business Line Analytical to lead the global strategy for mechanical components. This remote role partners with stakeholders across local and global teams to drive sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and terms that support quality and sustainability.

You will influence procurement planning, budget management, and execution across the business while ensuring alignment with performance targets.

Qualifikationen

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience with mechanical components, including castings, forgings, or plastics.
• Strong stakeholder management across local and global teams.
• Solid negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• Data-driven mindset for analysis and reporting.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the global strategy for the mechanical category.
• Lead sourcing strategies using a structured sourcing process.
• Negotiate agreements and manage supplier terms.
• Oversee procurement planning and budget management.
• Identify and select suppliers with focus on quality and sustainability.
• Manage ongoing contract oversight with suppliers.
• Ensure alignment with sourcing performance targets and execution.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Mechanical components

Castings

Forgings

Plastics

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Global Category Manager, Mechanical - Business Line Analytical to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will lead global category strategy for mechanical components while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across local and global teams.

You will drive sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and commercial terms that support quality, sustainability, and disciplined execution.

The position is highly cross-functional and will influence procurement planning, budget management, and sourcing outcomes across the business.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $119,000 – $221,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global strategy for the mechanical category


• Lead sourcing strategies using a structured sourcing process


• Negotiate agreements and manage supplier terms


• Oversee procurement planning and budget management


• Identify and select suppliers with a focus on quality and sustainability


• Manage ongoing contract oversight with suppliers


• Ensure alignment with sourcing performance targets and execution

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management


• Proven expertise in mechanical components, castings, forgings, or plastics


• Strong stakeholder management skills across local and global teams


• Solid negotiation and supplier relationship management experience


• Data-driven mindset for analysis and reporting

Benefits

• Global role with significant impact


• Opportunity to shape the supply base and strategy from day one


• Supportive team culture that prioritizes execution