Global Category Manager: Sourcing & Cost Savings

G&W Electric Co.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. in Romeoville, IL seeks a Category Manager to lead global sourcing and category strategy across multiple locations. You will develop cost-saving plans, expand supplier bases, negotiate contracts, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in manufacturing purchasing, and APICS/ISM certification is a plus. You will present to executives and lead a team of buyers to achieve annual savings targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in purchasing management/supply chain in a manufacturing setting required.
• Experience in a make to order or engineer to order manufacturing environment preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification a plus.
• Experience with building presentations for an executive audience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement cost reduction plans on a world-wide basis.
• Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities across multiple locations.
• Develop a category strategy with a 3-year plan including price, performance and inventory.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS or ISM certification

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Job description

G&W Electric Co. in Romeoville, IL seeks a Category Manager to lead global sourcing and category strategy across multiple locations. You will develop cost-saving plans, expand supplier bases, negotiate contracts, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in manufacturing purchasing, and APICS/ISM certification is a plus. You will present to executives and lead a team of buyers to achieve annual savings targets.