What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineered Metals Category Manager position at Nilfisk, Inc.?
We are looking for your talent! Join our team to work in a creative and multidisciplinary environment with professionals from the United States, Denmark, Hungary, among others.
About the role:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence and innovation? Join Nilfisk as an Engineered Metals Category Manager and play a key role in shaping and optimizing our global supply base. You'll lead efforts to build resilient, cost-effective inbound supply chains while driving supplier performance across quality, delivery, and financial metrics. This is a high-impact position ideal for someone ready to influence product success and operational efficiency across multiple production companies and distribution centers.
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of inbound supply chains supporting our global Production Companies and Distribution Centers.
Drive supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and financial metrics-including working capital, inventory values, and payment terms.
Negotiate and manage strategic agreements such as stocking, frame, standard supplier, and Min/Max agreements.
Develop and execute mid- to long-term category strategies aligned with company and customer needs.
Actively scout and introduce innovative technology solutions in collaboration with R&D and Product Management teams.
Own and maintain a dynamic category pipeline encompassing negotiation, resourcing, optimization, and VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives.
Partner closely with Sourcing Project Managers to ensure flawless execution of pipeline projects.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
Proven success in supplier negotiations and relationship management.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP ERP experience preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
What makes us different?
At Nilfisk, we know that great collaborators make a great company. We value teamwork, autonomy, effort, and the development of our employees.
We offer work in multicultural teams, work-life balance, benefits that exceed legal requirements, a diverse cultural environment, career development, and of course, unlimited coffee.
Superior benefits: Year-end bonus, Savings fund, Meal vouchers, Major medical expenses insurance, Life insurance, Vacation bonus, Employee Profit sharing, Annual Medical exams, dental & vision support.
You will receive attention and support from a team of experts in Human Resources who possess strong interpersonal and empathetic skills.
Interested?
If this could be your next career challenge, please apply already today. If you have questions before that you are welcome to contact Carla Medina.
What happens with your application?
We will look at your application and contact you for a phone interview if relevant. Hereafter, if there is a mutual match, we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.
The next interview will be on site with our local HR team, this will provide an opportunity for you, to see our site and your potential workplace, and get to know us and our culture.
Let's create a cleaner future together
Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength - as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.
Are you ready to make a change fora cleaner future?
We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.
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Talent Acquisition Process
Nilfisk does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not request payment or fees from candidates for any employment-related purpose. If you encounter any such activity, please report it immediately on the Nilfisk Whistleblower website.
Equal opportunity It is the policy of Nilfisk not to discriminate any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Nilfisk to take action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
