Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Field & Indirects

Austin Norge AS; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Beachwood, OH seeks a Category Manager for Field Services & Indirects to lead category strategies and manage supplier relationships. The role requires guiding sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, and coordinating with finance, legal, and other functions within Procurement.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) and 7+ years in strategic sourcing in manufacturing, with experience in MRO, equipment, and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in Strategic Sourcing in manufacturing with exposure to MRO, equipment, and facilities products/services.
• Experience developing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and driving savings/value.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced category strategies and manage critical supplier relationships.
• Lead multiple sourcing projects and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal functions (Finance, Legal, etc.) within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement.
• Drive cost savings, supply security and strategic improvements across categories.
• Utilize sourcing tools to refine processes, policies and tools.

Skills

Category strategy

Sourcing projects

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiations

Cost savings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Austin Powder in Beachwood, OH seeks a Category Manager for Field Services & Indirects to lead category strategies and manage supplier relationships. The role requires guiding sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, and coordinating with finance, legal, and other functions within Procurement.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) and 7+ years in strategic sourcing in manufacturing, with experience in MRO, equipment, and facilities.