Category Manager

Coherent Aerospace & Defense

Sherman, TX, United States
Hybrid
Category strategy development
Supply market analysis
Cost reduction opportunities
Develop category strategy, goals, and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices

Job Summary

  • Develop category strategy, goals, and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to define category objectives and performance targets across availability, quality, cost, schedule, service, and innovation.
  • Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and identify potential risks with mitigation plans.

Matching Summary

Develop category strategy, goals, and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best practices.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category strategy development
  • Supply market analysis
  • Cost reduction opportunities
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Supplier selection and relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Structured problem solving
  • Systemic thinking
  • Challenging the status quo
  • Value-based relationships
  • Creative and innovative problem solver

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or related field
  • 5+ years Procurement experience
  • Strong business acumen
  • Strategic sourcing and contract management concepts
  • Procurement processes and system integration projects
  • Contract negotiation and management skills

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