Global Indirect Sourcing Leader

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health club membership program and Re-

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to lead supplier strategy, performance, cost-out programs and inventory across multiple global locations. You will drive market analysis, cost reduction initiatives and supplier consolidation while negotiating contracts and leading quarterly reviews.

The role requires manufacturing experience in category management, strong MS Office skills, and APICS/ISM certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, operations or similar required.
• Experience in category or commodity management and supply chain in manufacturing required.
• Experience in make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification a plus.
• Strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence and sourcing strategies.
• Develop cost reduction plans on a world-wide basis.
• Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities across locations.
• Develop a category strategy with a 3-year plan, including price, performance and inventory.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Execute approved strategies to achieve targeted annual cost savings.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies with trends.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with category suppliers.
• Facilitate resolution of supplier quality issues with NCR process.
• Improve delivery performance and material availability.
• Recommend purchasing process changes to improve on-time delivery.
• Provide leadership to buyers for cost/benefit analysis during expediting.
• Propose purchasing management changes to maintain service levels.

Skills

IT category experience

HR category experience

Capital equipment

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking an Indirect Category Manager to lead supplier strategy, performance, cost-out programs and inventory across multiple global locations. You will drive market analysis, cost reduction initiatives and supplier consolidation while negotiating contracts and leading quarterly reviews.

The role requires manufacturing experience in category management, strong MS Office skills, and APICS/ISM certification a plus.