Manager, Global Category

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Global Category Manager to oversee supplier relationships and negotiate agreements. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in supply chain management.

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop key supplier partnerships, ensuring optimal performance while aligning with company goals.

Join Wabash in an empowering work environment that values diversity and collaboration!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of conflict management resolution skills.
• Ability to train and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Business, or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

COUPA

Job description

About the Role:

As a Global Category Manager, you will identify and select suppliers who provide superior value in quality products and/or services that provide the best value to Wabash and our customers. You may have a focus in Direct or Indirect Categories. Will build and/or strengthen relationships and lead negotiations with suppliers. Lead the development and management of global category strategies designed to leverage Wabash's collective purchasing power and optimize supplier performance while meeting technology expectations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage key supplier partnerships to reduce overall total costs and enhance product and/or service performance
• Negotiate and document commercial arrangements with key suppliers via long-term supply agreements and price agreements
• Identify and develop new/alternate suppliers for key commodities to ensure uninterrupted material flow and/or services into all facilities
• Develop and implement value-added long-term category strategies
• Understand current and future market trends that drive cost changes and communicate across organization for appropriate actions to mitigate risks
• Support new product development efforts by finding and developing materials, suppliers, and/or processes that provide a technological advantage
• Monitor and assess supplier performance
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to achieve cost, performance, and quality targets
• Recognized as the subject matter expert in respective category
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Sourcing Specialist(s) and peers
• Onsite support at supplier locations as necessary
• Drives material cost productivity improvement projects
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree- preferring majors include Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Business, Information Technology or Organizational Leadership
• Master's Degree is preferred
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement within a related field
• Strong knowledge of conflict management resolution skills
• Ability to train, coach and develop others in purchasing practices and procedures
• Familiarity with software applications including Microsoft Office, ERP systems e.g. SAP, WebEx, Microsoft Teams and COUPA
• Ability to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents is a plus
• Working knowledge of contract laws is a plus

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.