Regional Category Manager- Industrial Equipment And Services

THALES

Austin, Texas, United States of America
Base: 103,183.50 - 192,609.20 usd annual; bonus/eq...
Hybrid
Industrial equipment and services category
Capital equipment purchases
Supplier relationship management
The Regional Category Manager will be responsible for the effective creation and implementation of all the category’s strategic direction and management within the scope of their responsibility

Job Summary

  • The Regional Category Manager will be responsible for the effective creation and implementation of all the category’s strategic direction and management within the scope of their responsibility.
  • Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, identifying and mitigating supply chain risk, and providing the best procurement solutions.
  • This is a Hybrid position with an expectation of working from the assigned Thales office at least two days each week when not traveling, with travel anticipated to be approximately 20-25% annually.

Matching Summary

The Regional Category Manager will be responsible for the effective creation and implementation of all the category’s strategic direction and management within the scope of their responsibility.

Salary

Base: 103,183.50 - 192,609.20 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Variable compensation target included; Benefits: Extensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, PTO, life insurance, disability, EAP, and well-being program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Industrial Equipment and Services category
  • Capital Equipment purchases
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Develop sourcing strategies
  • Supply chain risk mitigation
  • Procurement solutions (quality, price, timing)

Nice-to-have

  • Drive product and service innovation
  • Market monitoring and insights
  • Executive presence
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years relevant procurement experience with Bachelor's
  • 6+ years relevant procurement experience with Master's
  • Understanding of Make/Buy, Should Cost Analysis
  • Supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning
  • Proven negotiation skills

Work Rights

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