Strategic Category & Supplier Development Lead

Socket.dev; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with up to 5%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking a Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager for the Americas region. The role combines category management with supplier development and incident management to optimize cost, delivery and quality performance.

The position is an individual contributor with no direct reports, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in supplier management within manufacturing or industrial contexts. Strong negotiation and ERP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven track record in supplier auditing, risk mitigation, and resolving supplier incidents.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contract negotiations.
• Project management skills to support procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supplier price and contract negotiations.
• Develop and execute category strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct supplier assessments, onboarding, and training.
• Initiate and track supplier performance improvements.
• Mitigate supplier risks.
• Lead supplier development initiatives, including sustainability improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with ethical and operational standards.
• Organize supplier development meetings and business reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Supplier risk mitigation

Supplier performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Datwyler is seeking a Category Manager Components & Supplier Development Manager for the Americas region. The role combines category management with supplier development and incident management to optimize cost, delivery and quality performance.

The position is an individual contributor with no direct reports, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in supplier management within manufacturing or industrial contexts. Strong negotiation and ERP knowledge are essential.