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Global Category Manager
$98k-121k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
1 Month Ago
Astec Industries is Hiring a Global Category Manager Near Chattanooga, TN
BUILT TO CONNECTAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. ABOUT THE POSITIONThe critical position of Global Category Manager (GCM) is responsible for the leadership, optimization, strategy, optimization, and execution of Strategic Procurement for the category of services and expenditures. This position will integrate closely with the businesses and functions to foster a culture of executing on customer satisfaction, cost, quality, and efficiency improvements, and assure supplier performance to provide exceptional value to Astec. A key success factor is being able to clearly articulate the category vision and influence the organization. Direct value contribution will be a major contributor to the strategic goals of supply chain and contribution to the company’s performance and bottom-line results.Key Deliverables
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
- Category strategies - inclusive of managing agreements, supplier relationships and procurement processes.
- Contracts - Actively negotiate new contracts with new suppliers.
- Progress - Track the progression of the procurement functions.
- Supplier Selection - Oversees supplier’s selection and performance management.
- Best Practice output – Inclusive of industry contract norms and latest best practices.
- Develop, Implement, and own Category Strategies ensuring alignment with the company vision of Simplify, Focus and Grow.
- Effective execution of agreed upon Global category strategies on a timely basis while achieving the strategic plans for the organization, which will include Cost Down, Cash In, Supply Base Optimization, OTD, optimal Payment Terms, PPM& KPI objectives for Global, BU & Site
- Negotiate new supply contracts and select and develop relationships with key suppliers
- Develop and communicate the category charters for the products within the assigned categories
- Communication and alignment of the charters with business unit stakeholders to align with growth strategies
- Utilize leading practices & tools to drive strategies within categories
- Prepare for and lead significant negotiations ensuring Astec is getting the most competitive pricing for its external spend, through RFQ’s, TCO models and proven contract negotiation strategies
- Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships
- Analyze RFQ and negotiation outcomes and evaluate business unit needs to properly develop and execute comprehensive strategies
- GCM liaison with NPD Manager aligning company and Global Procurement objectives
- Lead change management with cross-functional teams and key contacts both internal and external
- Optimize and enforce scalable/sustainable processes to ensure effective procurement across the organization
- Assimilate, report and speak about costs and savings to management and others on a regular basis
- Be a strong contributor to the budgeting process initially and throughout the year by comparing actual to budget and providing projections and run rates to management
- Work closely with the Operational Leads (Tactical Buyer) and Material Planning organization to ensure alignment and effective execution of the agreed category strategies and related KPI’s
- Analysis of supplier performance based on metrics and feedback from stakeholders
- Conduct supplier reviews and direct corrective actions when needed
- Conduct supplier site visits/ audits to leverage full supplier capabilities and confirm that supplier meets quality and performance objectives, including financial assessment
- Track key metrics and measure to gauge the success of the procurement function
- Research and understand the market conditions, advances in technology, supplier performance and economic forecasts. Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner while protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
- Ensures that the highest standards of professional integrity are maintained
- Ensuring the compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements as well
- BS or BA degree required, Supply Chain Management or Business related
- ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, ISM certification, desired
- 10 years’ progressive experience in direct and/or indirect Procurement and Strategic Sourcing for large global/multinational, process driven companies, building and optimizing programs across diverse teams and cultures
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Working in and understanding a Matrix Organization is highly desired
- In depth knowledge and experience of strategic procurement processes
- Demonstrated success in formulating strategic sourcing strategies, developing and maintaining effective relationships with key suppliers, and establishing effective processes and methods of ensuring satisfactory supplier performance
- Experience in identifying supply chain business opportunities that maximize profitability
- Experience in selecting, leading, and ensuring desired outcome with external procurement resource management
- Experience in leading through influence without reliance on reporting lines
- Demonstrated success in leveraging global spends across the enterprise
- Strong project management and leadership & communication skills
- Highly self-motivated to develop strategic, tactical, and operational direction
- Ability to provide responsive support to business units and accomplish corporate cost reductions
- Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout the company
- Strong data analytical, financial and research capabilities, proven problem-solving skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions.
- Excellent and proven negotiation skills, master at spend segmentation, global and strategic category management, and risk management
- Ability to read, understand legally binding contracts
- Understanding of Source to Pay and Procure to Pay processes, Oracle ERP Systems (or related) preparation and deployment; proficiency with Oracle & Microsoft Office applications; and the ability learn additional IT analytical programs
- Culturally aware and proven emotional intelligence to guide thinking and behavior
- Ability to work within a global matrix organization
- Travel 30%, Hybrid/remote up to 50% possible
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$98k-121k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/02/2024
WEBSITE
astecindustries.com
HEADQUARTERS
CHATTANOOGA, TN
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1906
TYPE
Public
CEO
RICHARD J DORRIS
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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About Astec Industries
Astec designs and manufactures construction machinery and equipment for asphalt road building, mining, and oil well drilling applications.
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