Senior Category Specialist: Strategic Procurement & Savings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Five days/year Community Service Time

Job summary

Hypertherm Inc. in Hanover, NH, is looking for a Senior Category Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and over 15 years of supply chain experience. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, optimizing cost and quality, and leading sourcing and category strategy. The role offers a salary range of approximately $93,936.00–$156,562.00 annually. Join a stable, employee-owned company committed to environmental stewardship and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of supply chain experience.
• Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision-modeling).
• Strong experience in contract development and negotiation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Contract development and negotiation

Attention to detail

Training/mentoring on Lean concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Hypertherm Inc. in Hanover, NH, is looking for a Senior Category Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and over 15 years of supply chain experience. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, optimizing cost and quality, and leading sourcing and category strategy. The role offers a salary range of approximately $93,936.00–$156,562.00 annually. Join a stable, employee-owned company committed to environmental stewardship and employee growth.