Category Manager

Who we are:

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we are

Position Summary:

The Category Manager for MRO and Facility Management is a strategic contributor within the Global Procurement organization, responsible for maximizing value across price, quality, service, and innovation. This role is a key owner of setting functional activities and strategies to support industry and supplier research, supplier selection process including the establishment of category councils, supplier performance management, negotiation, and management of contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for MRO and Facility Management.
• Lead complex negotiations for national and international agreementsto build andmaintaina multi-year value pipeline including cost savings, cost avoidance,inventory management, and process improvement.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier profiling, and spend analytics toidentifyopportunities for consolidation, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplierselection, performance management, and contract negotiations to achievebesttotal cost of ownership.
• Leverage data analytics and market intelligence toidentifyopportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency.
• Champion digital tools (eProcurement, spend analytics) to enhance visibility, compliance, and decision-making.
• Promote innovation and sustainability in sourcing practices.
• Monitor, track, and report on cost savings and project procurement milestones to stakeholders and management.

Supplier Management & Market Knowledge

• Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with suppliers and contractors, understanding their capabilities and ensuring performance and alignment withFerroglobe’sstrategic goals.
• Conduct supplier audits and scorecard evaluations with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop an expert understanding of supplier markets and interpret trends and information into opportunities for increasing value acrossFerroglobe.
• Improve working capital by reviewing andoptimizingstoreroom inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring critical supplies are available for uninterrupted plant operations.

Compliance, KPIs, and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with preferred supplier programs and category governance requirements.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track savings, supplier performance, sourcing effectiveness, and category health.
• Drive digitization using analytics tools, eProcurement platforms, and market intelligence.

Internal Organization

• Develop andmaintainclose relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Ensure internal communication whenappropriate.
• Courageous leadership in driving challengingobjectivesand creatingthesense of urgency to overcome barriers.
• Report category performance regularly to finance and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experienceconsidered.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8–10 years of procurementorsourcing experience, including strategic category management, preferablyfor a manufacturing or industrial company.
• Advanced experience with MS Office tools.
• Expertisein strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Strong negotiation, planning, and coordination skills.
• Strong background with SAP and procurement systems (e.g.Ariba, Coupa) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with teams.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and execution ability.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, and decisive.
• Collaborativeleaderable to drive alignment across diverse teams and geographies.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled