Category Manager

Fontaine Modification Company

Base: 112,000.00 - 168,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Develop and implement category strategies
Supplier performance management
Contract negotiations
The Category Manager will lead, develop and implement category and supply resiliency strategies, supplier performance management, contract negotiations, and identify and lead cost savings opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Category Manager will lead, develop and implement category and supply resiliency strategies, supplier performance management, contract negotiations, and identify and lead cost savings opportunities.
  • Partnering with Operations to determine our outsourcing or insourcing roadmap for each category and key components and subassemblies in them Geographic expectations for our supply base and levels of localization that can be achieved.
  • We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment.

Matching Summary

The Category Manager will lead, develop and implement category and supply resiliency strategies, supplier performance management, contract negotiations, and identify and lead cost savings opportunities.

Salary

Base: 112,000.00 - 168,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement category strategies
  • Supplier performance management
  • Contract negotiations
  • Cost savings opportunities
  • Lowest total cost of ownership
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic mindset
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Proactive problem solving
  • Cultural awareness

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years category management experience
  • Procurement related experience
  • Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Project (highly desirable)

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Not specified

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