Regional Procurement Category Lead

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC; Shawnee (KS, AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC is seeking a Regional Category Manager to shape regional procurement strategies in alignment with the Global Procurement Category Manager. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions, analyze local markets, and drive value and sustainability in GF's supply chain.

The role emphasizes leading negotiations, supplier development, risk mitigation, and performance reporting to the Global Procurement Category Manager, with a focus on developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5-10 years of procurement experience.
• At least 3 years in a category management role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements regional procurement category strategy aligned with Global/Regional leaders.
• Builds relationships with internal stakeholders and manages requirements.
• Conducts regional market analysis and leads supplier negotiations.
• Supports regional claims with stakeholders.
• Optimizes category efficiency through harmonization and automation.
• Reports category results to Global Procurement Category Manager.
• Leads supplier management, development, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC is seeking a Regional Category Manager to shape regional procurement strategies in alignment with the Global Procurement Category Manager. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions, analyze local markets, and drive value and sustainability in GF's supply chain.

The role emphasizes leading negotiations, supplier development, risk mitigation, and performance reporting to the Global Procurement Category Manager, with a focus on developing