What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Category Manager position at Milacron?
Milacron is looking for a Global Category Manager – Auxiliaries, Finished Goods, and Gearbox to join our team in Batavia, Ohio. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for auxiliaries, finished goods, and gearboxes that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk while supporting Milacron’s complete-solutions strategy and aftermarket service model.
Work You’ll Do
Must Have:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
Eeo
The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Work You’ll Do
- Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, including auxiliaries, finished goods, and gearbox supply.
- Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and long-term supplier relationship management across global regions.
- Formalize and optimize the supply base to support sales of complete customer solutions and aftermarket gearbox repair and rebuild services.
- Monitor global market trends, cost drivers, tariffs, and supply risks; adjust sourcing strategies to ensure continuity and competitiveness.
- Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and commercial teams to align supplier capabilities with customer and product requirements.
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 6-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract development, and cost management.
- Experience managing global suppliers and supply chains.
- Ability to calculate and manage Total Cost of Ownership including part cost, freight, duty, and tariffs.
- Experience with capital equipment, auxiliaries, gearboxes, or aftermarket service supply chains.
- MBA or advanced degree, or equivalent experience.
- Experience leveraging AI or advanced analytics for sourcing, supplier performance, or risk management.
- Familiarity with lean principles and supplier development practices.
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
Eeo
The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.