Senior Category Specialist

01 Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 93,936 - 156,562; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Community Service Time

Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Job summary

01 Hypertherm, Inc. is seeking a Senior Category Specialist in Hanover, NH to enhance procurement strategies and manage the supply of industrial materials. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills along with a Bachelor's Degree and significant supply chain experience.

The Senior Category Specialist will optimize costs and ensure compliance, leading initiatives that deliver substantial savings and value. Join a stable, employee-owned organization committed to sustainability and community service.

Qualifications

• 15+ years supply chain experience.
• Proven experience in contract development and negotiation.
• Ability to train/mentor others on Lean concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous material supply while optimizing cost, quality, and risk.
• Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations.
• Drive sourcing and category strategy through supplier performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Oracle or similar ERP system

Job description

Senior Category Specialist

Do you enjoy being involved in procurement for manufacturing and new product development? Hypertherm Associates is looking for a Senior Category Specialist with experience supporting procurement of industrial materials and equipment, including electronics, tooling, and capital equipment, to join our team in Hanover, NH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous material supply while optimizing cost, quality, and risk.
• Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations.
• Drive sourcing and category strategy through supplier performance analysis.
• Execute cost‑reduction initiatives for current operations and future programs.
• Deliver annual savings targets and incremental value beyond plan.
• Negotiate and govern purchase agreements and purchase order execution.
• Enforce contract compliance and resolve pricing and invoicing variances.
• Execute ECOs for design change impact on supply and manage end‑of‑life parts to minimize fiscal exposure.
• Lead multi‑year (1–3 year) cost and value‑creation initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional and supplier efforts supporting cost savings and NPI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with 15+ years supply chain experience.
• Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision‑modeling, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Proven experience in contract development and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to train/mentoring others on Lean concepts.
• Develop and create strategic direction.

Preferred Experience

• ISM and/or APICS certification.
• Green/Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of Lean/JIT methodology.
• Knowledge of Purchasing modules in Oracle or similar ERP system.

Location and Travel

Onsite in Hanover, NH. Travel: 10% domestic with potential for international.

Benefits

• Global, 100% employee‑owned company for over 55 years.
• Profit‑Sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership.
• Five days per year of Community Service Time.
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship.
• Stable, growing organization with a no‑layoff philosophy.

Salary

$93,936.00–$156,562.00 annual base pay range, depending on experience, skills, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.