Global Category Strategy Lead — Sourcing & Supplier Mgmt

Weir; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and Bonus Structure

Career development and learning支持

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your faim

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in a hybrid role with three days in office. You will drive global category strategies, manage RFx processes, and collaborate with engineering to optimize costs and performance.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in multi-region sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in procurement.

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

• Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business and engineering needs.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor cost, delivery, quality, and service.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; support procurement tools and data analytics.
• Commit to safety and continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Weir Minerals in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in a hybrid role with three days in office. You will drive global category strategies, manage RFx processes, and collaborate with engineering to optimize costs and performance.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in multi-region sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in procurement.