Hybrid Category Manager, Strategic Procurement

Donaldson; United States; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson seeks a Category Manager, Procurement to lead procurement strategies across global functions and collaborate with suppliers. The role is hybrid in Bloomington, MN and requires strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure supply and cost objectives are met.

Failure to achieve savings and supplier performance would be a concern; travel up to 10% is expected. Join a high-visibility team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of procurement experience, ideally in buying and negotiation.
• CPSM certification would be ideal (preferred).
• Strong negotiation and data-analysis capabilities.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of procurement strategies to achieve supply and financial objectives.
• Communicate category strategies and trends to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage pricing to align with market conditions and drive year-over-year cost reductions.
• Identify, onboard and develop suppliers aligned with Donaldson strategic sourcing objectives.
• Support plant and distribution center teams to align servicing and profitability.
• Engage Supplier Quality Management in supplier development to maintain quality.
• Conduct risk assessments of the supply base and implement countermeasures.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analytics

Communication

Market analysis

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Donaldson seeks a Category Manager, Procurement to lead procurement strategies across global functions and collaborate with suppliers. The role is hybrid in Bloomington, MN and requires strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure supply and cost objectives are met.

Failure to achieve savings and supplier performance would be a concern; travel up to 10% is expected. Join a high-visibility team that values innovation and continuous improvement.