Global Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

G&W Electric Co; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric Co in Illinois is seeking a Category Manager to lead local and global market analysis, sourcing strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives across multiple locations. You will develop and execute category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive improvements in quality and delivery performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in manufacturing purchasing/supply chain, with APICS/ISM certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and experience in purchasing or supply chain management in manufacturing.
• Experience in a make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification a plus.
• Experience building presentations for executive audiences a plus.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, etc.
• Implement and develop cost reduction plans on a world-wide basis.
• Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities and select quality suppliers for multiple locations.
• Develop a category strategy with a 3-year plan with goals for price, performance and inventory.
• Develop cost savings approaches via negotiation, supplier consolidation, long-term contracts.
• Execute approved strategies to achieve targeted annual cost savings.
• Monitor market conditions; adjust cost saving strategies accordingly.
• Develop and execute supplier reduction/consolidation strategies to meet goals.
• Conduct Quarterly business reviews with category suppliers.
• Facilitate escalated resolution of supplier quality issues with the quality team.
• Develop action plans to improve supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Recommend changes to purchasing processes to improve on-time delivery.
• Provide leadership to buyers for cost/benefit analyses on expediting material.
• Recommend purchasing management changes to improve material availability.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

G&W Electric Co in Illinois is seeking a Category Manager to lead local and global market analysis, sourcing strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives across multiple locations. You will develop and execute category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive improvements in quality and delivery performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in manufacturing purchasing/supply chain, with APICS/ISM certification a plus.