Category Manager, Senior

Altra Industrial Motion Corp

Milwaukee, United States
Manage complex multi-year supplier relationships
Strategic sourcing activities
Identify strategic opportunities
This position reports to the Director of Global Procurement and is responsible for the management of all activities associated with the Direct Material products category

Job Summary

  • This position reports to the Director of Global Procurement and is responsible for the management of all activities associated with the Direct Material products category.
  • Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and communicating all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services.
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage, Spending accounts, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and a 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.

Matching Summary

This position reports to the Director of Global Procurement and is responsible for the management of all activities associated with the Direct Material products category.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage complex multi-year supplier relationships
  • Strategic sourcing activities
  • Identify strategic opportunities
  • Develop year over year cost savings
  • Negotiate and draft supplier contracts
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvements
  • Align with commercial strategies
  • Proactively assess process improvements

Key Requirements

  • BA or BS degree required
  • 7 years' experience in industrial manufacturing
  • Experience in strategic Procurement/Supply Chain
  • Proven success strategically working with suppliers
  • Experience sourcing in low cost regions
  • Experience working with multiple locations globally
  • Proven success in change management
  • Ownership of direct material categories

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